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[toht-l] / ˈtoʊt l /






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“He’s the best leader I’ve had in 25 years of coaching. He’s the total package,” coach Chad Johnson said.

From Los Angeles Times

While the number of people making the dangerous journey across the Channel has risen more swiftly in 2025 than recent years, the yearly total has still not surpassed that of 2022, when 45,755 arrived.

From BBC

The pair had put on 323 in the first innings and combined for 515 runs overall, which is a record for an opening pair's total in a Test match.

From BBC

The decision brings the total number of settlements approved over the past three years to 69, according to a statement from the office of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

From Barron's

All three flights, which records show carried a total of some 450 people, landed safely.

From The Wall Street Journal