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But according to the Met, the number of thefts where phones were stolen fell by 14,000 between June 2025 and May 2026 - down 18% on the previous year.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The previous biggest comeback in the Finals was 24 points, by the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Cracker Barrel in late August said it would return to its previous logo featuring its “Old Timer” icon and barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The watchdog said that the gap between councils' predicted spending and the funding and income they receive was £529m - down from £647m in the previous year.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
By Saturday, the routines of their previous lives had come to a sudden halt.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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