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Centre Max Ojomoh, making his first appearance since an excellent performance against Argentina 12 months ago, was smart and sharp in midfield.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
"I'm excited we established a signature that can help us better understand the difference between people who can maintain excellent cognitive performance and people who show cognitive decline," he said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
The Rams bounced back from an embarrassing, season-opening performance and a 2-4 start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
In Strasbourg, France, the Chinese Consulate attempted unsuccessfully to pressure a local theater into canceling a performance of This Is Not an Embassy, a play about Taiwan’s complicated diplomatic status.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2026
Almost everyone regarded his retirement of 1796 as a repeat performance of his resignation as commander of the Continental Army in 1783.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
How have these big performances, like 82 World or headlining at BMO Stadium, helped you grow as performers?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
The pair discussed some of their favourite musical performances, as well as the role music has played in the King's charity, the King's Trust.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
After man-of-the-match performances in Northampton's run to the Prem title, the 21-year-old will get a chance to press his claim to a Test starting spot.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Their performances have a bright bloom that makes us feel the firmness of the bond between them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
I leap up, back to the x, and say, “I was able to do that, two shows a day, for a whole weekend of performances in my friend’s basement back home.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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Academy Awards, List 6
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