opening
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That math could benefit South Africa even if it loses its opening match.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"We saw walls collapsing, the floors opening up. And then water and mud began spurting up from underneath the flooring."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
As the eyes of the footballing world focus on Mexico City before Thursday's opening match, the co-hosts provide a vivid snapshot of what makes the next few weeks so compelling and challenging.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Both SPX and QQQ closed down from the opening print and Monday’s close sets up for a probable test and undercut of last Friday’s lows,” said Newton in his note published late Monday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“More and more members of Faith and Honor have flooded into town. The opening of the Manor is only two days away, and everyone knows that’s why they’re here: to start some drama.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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