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Rental damage claims can take several weeks — or even a few months — to process, especially if the vehicle needs to be inspected or repaired.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Clean up after yourself, maybe clean up after one another, and don’t take anything home with you that you didn’t bring,” Tucker said when asked what she’d say to the park’s visitors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Free Speech Union’s website says it is nonpartisan and does not take government funds.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Dom Hallas, head of tech trade body, the Startup Coalition, said it was key that, with the dismantling of DSIT, the government did "not take the foot off the pedal" with tech.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
But that doesn’t do anything to take away the uneasiness I feel.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Whitney Goodman, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tampa, Fla., takes the patient’s lead when considering estrangement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
They set their campsite up at Upper Pines, a campground in the valley, and headed out early on the Mist Trail, which takes hikers to Vernal and Nevada falls via its large stone steps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
A tour guide who takes Beatles fans around Liverpool told how fans were stunned to see Sir Paul McCartney while waiting at traffic lights.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
It takes a certain kind of person to tackle end-of-life decision-making with clarity and diligence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
At the end of 1941—around the time the eventual members of the Propaganda Corps first arrive for their interviews—Joey’s husband, Renato, takes her to a specialist.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
However, the songstress took up more permanent residence in New York City in 2023, when her talk show moved from Los Angeles to the Big Apple.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The deals are rolling out under Kraft Heinz’s new chief executive, Steve Cahillane, who took the Chicago company’s reins earlier this year and initially was expected to carry out a complex corporate breakup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
County Animal Control also responded and took custody of the dead dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"You know, he took our club from nowhere to the brink."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Kathy asked with a smile and took her moshom’s hand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Adnoc said Tuesday that it has taken the final investment decision on the project alongside France’s TotalEnergies, Italy’s Eni and the China National Petroleum Corporation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Spalding’s husband, Matthew, is that graduate school’s dean, and Samson has taken classes with one or both of them, according to a State Department official.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
One raid involved 1,618 fake strips being taken from a warehouse in Birmingham, including replicas of star players such as France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Malaysia has taken a similar approach, with legislation coming into force in June excluding under-16s from major platforms.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
I press the letter into my lap, unable to contain the grin that’s taken over my face.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Rubli deeply regrets taking the therapist’s advice, but says she blames herself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan told reporters in May that his country remained opposed to high-level talks while "oppression is still taking place".
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
A closer look at the discussion shows just how far apart different views remain, and why it’s a debate every investor is taking part in whether they realize it or not.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Officials on Friday said they had hoped the iconic roadway would be reopened by Monday, but repairs are taking longer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Trying to correct it meant I was taking her side.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
