opener
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However, the rehab has proven much quicker this time, with Richards saying Wednesday he was ready for the Americans’ tournament opener Friday against Paraguay.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
What I’m most excited about for the opener is finally seeing a game at the legendary Azteca Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The United States team are preparing for their opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, and one of their own players warned that they need to improve at football's dark arts.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A nation will be hoping he's still smiling in the wake of their opener against Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup game since the great thoroughbred in their midfield was barely out of nappies.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He hoped it was like the garage-door opener at home, where the same code worked for opening and closing.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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