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Following a big college football game, fans were asked whether they thought that a war in Iraq would actually take place and, if so, how many casualties there would be.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We want to try to not be caught up in that emotional frenzy that will certainly take place after the IPO,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After speaking with other poets whose work had appeared on state exam papers, she believes that is standard practice, with the selections kept confidential until the exams take place.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The LA mayoral runoff vote will take place with the rest of the US midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When or where that meeting might take place, she did not dare imagine.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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