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The buzz: Switzerland dominated its first game, outshooting Qatar 26-6 and putting seven tries on target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
A dark brown jacket she tries on is “absolutely perfect” at $7.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
Saracens scored tries on each of their first two visits to Bath's 22, with Max Malins and Juan Martin Gonzalez finishing fine attacks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
Duhan Van der Merwe led out the team and helped himself to two tries on his 50th cap as Scotland ran riot against an under-powered and disjointed USA side.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
I sit, done with dresses already, in front of a huge mirror and try to smooth strands of flyaway hair while Anastasia tries on her dress.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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