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The United Nations agency said the true spread of the virus -- which experts suspect was circulating under the radar for some time -- was probably much wider.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
If what you say is true, she may have already gotten a head start on doing just that.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
To stop aiming for old-fashioned stereotypes of what a pop star should look and sound like, and instead lean into your own artistic instincts and true character.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
If the firm’s predictions come true, it would be the lowest summer-hiring total for teens in nearly 80 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“And anyway, I don’t care what you say. I think it’s true what she told me about the elephant. She’s not fibbing, she’s not making it up, I know she isn’t. I can tell.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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"Encounter"
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You Are Correct! Synonyms for "Right"
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Christine McVie (1943–2022) Tribute List
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