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Opie initially came to the attention of the art world in the 1990s for documenting her queer community and was declared the “American Photographer” at her Guggenheim retrospective in 2008.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
He said last month that the airline was giving the issue its full attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Thirdly, Kovalenko says, there "is an attempt to divert attention from Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory and its own ability to defend its own territories, including Moscow".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson thinks that although discretionary may be out of favor, the sector is worth investors’ attention.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Later, just before lunch, when it was time for social studies, Mrs. Tracy clasped her hands together and looked around to get everyone’s attention.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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