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He then warmed up with the wider group as Elton John's iconic hit I'm Still Standing played over the public address system.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Over his decadeslong career, he has played crucial roles in the confirmations of Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
In the coming weeks, I’m going to share exactly how those played out — including the raw numbers spent on transatlantic flights, movers and real-estate broker fees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
At his peak, Donald recorded 20.5 sacks—an especially remarkable number considering most prolific pass rushers, such as Garrett, come off the edge while Donald primarily played on the interior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The breeze played with the ends of Sela’s hair.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
