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[oh-ver] / ˈoʊ vər /




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It's obviously been a traumatic time for him over the last few days.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Roblox has been banned by other countries, including Qatar, Iraq and Turkey, primarily over child safety concerns, while the US states of Texas and Louisiana sued the app for the same reason.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"And certainly over the last few weeks and months we've actually seen a spike to that."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Over and over, my compass guiding, I measure the land.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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