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Work on the home took around three years to complete, with the property details noting that it was only completed in 2021.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Chinese markets were closed for the Qingming Festival while others, including Sydney and Wellington, took a break for Easter Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

She took sick leave from work, as she had done for a previous miscarriage at eight weeks, because "there was no other provision".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Dusty May took over a Wolverines team that had lost 75% of its games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I took the bulky old alarm clock she had brought with her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom