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Devine masterfully shuffled around her crease throughout, often ending up in a heap on the ground, but it was effective in throwing the seamers off their length.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

He also pledged to eliminate laws and environmental regulators often blamed for slowing housing development: the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Coastal Commission and the state Air Resources Board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A more likely scenario is disruption on the ground in Mecca, where emotions often run high.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Capital gains from selling investments are often kept inside the trust for tax purposes, even if other income is paid out to beneficiaries.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

And this, apparently, was what Hesterfowl was inspecting, stopping every so often to peer with a beady eye into a tiny blue vortex.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman