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Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
U.S. refiners have sought to take advantage of that by exporting more of their products, with a particular focus in recent weeks on jet fuel.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In 2011, the High Court ruled that Somerset and Gloucestershire County Councils had not complied with the duty when they sought to withdraw funding for more than 20 libraries.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
His statement on Monday included an implicit criticism of Tokyo, which Beijing has sought to pressure and isolate in response to what China sees as a return to Japanese “militarism.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Taran could not forget the strange tone in Adaon’s voice and sought again and again to understand why he had turned from a choice rightfully his.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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