had

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Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He said he had noticed fewer new land purchases and equipment sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs," wrote Charrington, who was appointed to the Spurs board in March 2025.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Mr. Bayliss seldom passes judgment on the Spartans and notes that, in recent centuries, they have had both admirers and detractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

They had gone cold, but I wanted to offer something in return, and not just for the barrette.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith