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The British Grand Prix will be on 2-4 July, and the 2027 season re-introduces races in Portugal and Turkey, returning for the first time since being used as placeholder events during the pandemic.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The White House released several games Thursday, with a placeholder that teased another one "coming soon."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Newly minted incumbent Darline Graham, the sister of Lindsey, was appointed to the seat initially as a placeholder.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ms. Szarama’s title will be “acting director,” so perhaps she’s a placeholder while the White House and Dr. Makary try to settle on a longer-term replacement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
They transformed it, changing its role from mere placeholder to number.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
