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Botman was shown a yellow card - the correct sanction for a reckless tackle - by referee Jarred Gillett for the Newcastle centre-back's 18th minute challenge on Villa striker Nicolas Jackson on Saturday.
From BBC β Oct. 20, 2026
While that legal challenge plays out, Webull is getting in on the action by offering perps that will be listed on Kalshi and cleared by a Kalshi subsidiary.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 20, 2026
“They do have an engagement challenge, but I’m actually very upbeat about their ability to turn it around.”
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 20, 2026
“Access alone isn’t enough. Engagement is the challenge for all employers,” said Kerry Sette, head of customer insights and research at Voya.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 20, 2026
Of course, they were up to the work even without the challenge.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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Many autism-therapy providers and an industry group cite studies of young children showing high-hour therapy can help those with severe challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 21, 2026
But the company touted growth outside the US while acknowledging challenges stateside.
From Barron's β Oct. 20, 2026
One of the challenges facing detectives on major cases investigations like the hunt for Sperino's killer is the sheer amount of evidence they dig up.
From BBC β Oct. 20, 2026
Eric Potma, a UC Irvine chemistry professor who consults for the company, told Wired this week that its technology is worth exploring despite significant technical challenges.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 20, 2026
But instead we’re all dancing, something else I never thought I would get to do—not just dancing, but dancing with someone who challenges me to live.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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Beyond their potential clinical importance, the findings also provide new insight into the fundamental process of skin renewal, helping address a question that has challenged scientists for decades.
From Science Daily β Oct. 18, 2026
Paul Cremo, who directs the Met's commissioning program, said creating the other-worldly universe for "Bardo" -- in which tendrils engulf singers and ghosts explode -- challenged the Met's technical staff.
From Barron's β Oct. 18, 2026
Duggan, who was brought up in south-west London, said the scheme "challenged conventional suburban housing layouts centred on roads, private gardens and clearly defined front and back spaces".
From BBC β Oct. 15, 2026
That is especially the case if profitability is challenged, for example because it is harder to make markets when prices are swinging wildly, or if fewer clients want to trade.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 15, 2026
They celebrated anniversaries, regularly renewed their vows, and growled when challenged by outside forces.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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“The challenging thing is he’s sort of a conduit to her.”
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 20, 2026
"Although the whole process was somewhat challenging... everyone with common sense says the Turkish capital markets will be much healthier," he said.
From Barron's β Oct. 20, 2026
The 41-year-old said the script was "really challenging" and that was why he went for the role.
From BBC β Oct. 19, 2026
A preservation group’s lawsuit challenging President Trump’s plans to overhaul the East Potomac Golf Links recently boiled over when the administration cut down more than 400 trees on short notice.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 19, 2026
Zvezda snorted from inside, as if challenging her threat.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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