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
If not, it will be the biggest miss since Diana Ross shanked her try from the penalty spot.
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
While spot gold prices may face near-term struggles amid oil-driven volatility, structural demand for the precious metal persists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
So I went with him, and after we finished at Froyo’s, he took me to our spot under the giant willow tree that overlooks the lake.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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