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Construction jobs were a bright spot in the July report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
State weather forecaster Dan Villamil said rains in the vacation spot four hours north of the capital were already 47 percent higher than normal for the whole month.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sunrisers now only need to avoid defeat against Manchester Super Giants on Tuesday to progress, while victory would put them in contention for top spot should leaders Trent Rockets lose against Southern Brave on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
If it fails, the opponent takes over at the spot the play ended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
It was hard enough to spot one Butterfly, let alone worry about the other ten at the event that weren’t your business.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
As rents rise and street-level spots vanish, street food culture perseveres.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Recent fires have torn through nature reserves, beauty spots, farmland and open countryside, leaving conservationists and land managers facing the difficult task of helping to restore habitats and prevent further damage.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Taipei recognizes that connectivity is one of its weak spots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
I lean more toward early lunch, and one of my favorite spots to do that is Pijja Palace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The adults sit at the table and us kids find spots in the grass to stretch our legs.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Two officers with the San Francisco Police Department spotted what they thought was a stolen car being driven through the city on July 4, 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A further 4% spotted significant health conditions that required further treatment, and 1.2% flagged conditions that could be reversed such as pre-diabetic blood sugar levels.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Romania border police recorded the sound of the drone, then a Bulgarian border police patrol spotted "a loud explosion accompanied by black smoke", Radev added, speaking after an extraordinary meeting of his cabinet's security council.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
The drone was spotted near a Ukrainian cargo jet at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the airport to shut down for the night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Looking around, Jeremy spotted the art teacher bending over Jymn Magon's desk.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
The 53-year-old nurse heard stories of people making thousands spotting deals on the platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Because the New Moon also arrives on Aug. 12, moonlight will not interfere, creating ideal dark conditions for spotting meteors.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
He says anxious people are often acutely tuned into relationships, spotting subtle shifts in mood, tone and behaviour that others miss, while avoidant people can be fiercely independent and perform well under pressure.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It is already clear Santos is happy sitting deep, taking the ball off defenders, spotting gaps in passing lanes and pressurising opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Harry said, spotting Sirius as they rose up beside the window.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
