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The team from South America chose to spend this summer in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and occasionally leave the beach when it takes on Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde and Spain in the group stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

This small piece, performed without intermission, takes on an impressive magnitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Her sentiment takes on a much more literal meaning when Corvette finds out that Christie ripped off one of her designs for Metro Designers’ latest collection.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Then, the AI double takes on various jobs for the executive—like answering questions from subordinates—that use the human’s knowledge and communication style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Haymitch stares at it, puzzled, and then his face takes on a strange intensity.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins



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