spot
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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Warren McClendon Jr., a fourth-year pro who started in place of Jackson in the past, has mostly played right tackle, and he is expected to start at that spot now that Rob Havenstein has retired.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I’ve had a soft spot for Minneapolis and St. Paul for a long time.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange traded funds continue to experience net outflows, although redemption volumes have slowed considerably from last week’s extreme levels, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I point to the spot on the ticket where the price is clearly displayed.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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