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The Tempo put up more shots than the Sparks, 70-58, largely because of a 10-2 offensive-rebounding gap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The actual statue was put away before the jury of six women and three men could see it, although they were shown a photo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Within 24 hours, she'd lost her voice and was put on strict vocal rest.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The ability to have people on site to do the electronic connections, put the panels in place, even to install the footings for the frame that solar panels go on is a scarce resource.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

There was a small potato cellar beneath the kitchen floor: they enlarged the trapdoor letting into it, put a large rug on top of it, and moved the kitchen table to stand on this spot.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom