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It is not clear how a joint inquiry would work in practice as there has never been one in the 27 years since the devolved Scottish Parliament opened.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The prosecutor's office in the northwestern city of Brest said a criminal investigation had been opened over failure to prove a vessel's nationality, absence of a flag and refusal to comply.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In September 2024, months after the Eletre’s American order books opened, the U.S. government hit Chinese cars with stiff tariffs that pushed the SUV’s starting price from $107,000 to nearly $230,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

According to Athleta’s website, it opened its first store in California in 2011 and became a certified B Corp in 2018 in an effort to commit to higher environmental standards.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

I opened the card, and she had written a note.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith