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Burnham says he will organise a special conference in the autumn, inviting business, charities and faith groups to outline how they can help tackle the problem.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The proposed deal is subject to the approval of a special committee of independent directors expected to be appointed by Pilgrim’s board, JBS said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The firm was founded in 2024 by two of Trump’s sons and the sons of Steve Witkoff, the Trump administration’s special envoy to the Middle East.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He voted by mail in Palm Beach County in 2020 and again during a Florida special election earlier this year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I understand. Fifteen is a special age. The age of secrets and discovery. You may hold on to yours.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Even hour-long television specials and magazine cover stories, in which Madonna has been recounting her past, don’t reach the same depth as something like “Danceteria,” where she does the same thing over a beat.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
I filmed tons of specials for different networks and streamers in my home and outdoors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The house played host to some iconic scenes through the Ruth Jones and James Corden sitcoms original three series run, and in later specials.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Fadi was halfway done reading the dinner specials when Habib returned.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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"The Lotus Seed"
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"Glencoe Accounting: Real-World Applications & Connections," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
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