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people

[pee-puhl] / ˈpi pəl /


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He moves through a private elevator, and there’s a sitting area designed for him, including a bathroom, one of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"Rumours such as sending people to the Democratic Republic of the Congo... are being spread to increase psychological pressure," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

More than 2,500 people attended the event, including five of the top six officials in the presidential line of succession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"He currently remains one of the few people who were in Old Timers camp at the time and who has not made themselves known to police, nor have police been able to locate him."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

My resident butterflies start fanning my insides on cue as I dodge around people, back to the games room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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