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read

[reed] / rid /




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“Today we celebrate the greatest story ever told, the foundation of our faith, and the abiding hope of all mankind,” read the opening sentence of the Easter email.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

His wife, who did not give her name and wore a black abaya with a turquoise vest that read "Isfahan", agreed.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Back in grad school, I imagined that maybe I’d write a bestselling novel, and maybe it would be adapted for the screen, and maybe my tombstone would read: She contributed very serious literature to civilization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

A huge banner was unfurled in the East Stand as the players emerged onto the pitch before kick-off that read '10 years with Pep - Game changer, history maker, City forever'.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

He pats down his breast pockets, presumably looking for something to read or otherwise occupy his time, but, finding nothing, he instead folds his hands in his lap and looks studiously down at his thumbs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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