second
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The U.S. did win a knockout round game in the tournament for just the second time, but that came in a round of 32 necessitated by the World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
The first earthquake would have weakened many structures, while the second shock likely caused additional collapses before occupants could escape.
From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026
The company plans to build a second assembly line for the Tacoma at the San Antonio plant where it currently assembles larger pickups and SUVs, adding 2,000 jobs, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Mbappe scored a winning penalty in the second half of Saturday's tie, setting up a quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
A brilliant flash followed a second later by an explosion that shook the bed.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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