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He noted that the drills were taking place at locations scheduled to host Olympic events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

While employment in home construction has declined, the opposite is taking place among commercial builders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A production that possesses a sense of intimacy, despite taking place in one of Manhattan’s larger venues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Similar prevention work is taking place at other areas of open water, including nearby Waterswallows Quarry, which also attracted large numbers of people over the weekend, the fire service said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

She found them waiting in the living room, unaware of the small crisis that had been taking place outside.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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