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Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 'household energy payment', and a future plan to remove gas standing charges, as part of a wider package to address the cost of living.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Bass’ standing with voters plummeted months later, following the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
"We are all standing together because we are defending the Constitution. We are defending the idea of India. We are defending the vote, which is the expression of all Indians."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
"It's quite possible that they are moving equipment," said Ivan, 50, standing amid the shells of burned-out cars, referring to Russian troops.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
In this part of the ceremony, the knight had to honor his armor by standing guard over it.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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The 20-year-old Italian, who leads team-mate George Russell by 123 points in the standings, will secure the title in Mexico City on Sunday by finishing ninth or higher.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Harry Kane replaced Wayne Rooney, who is second behind him in England's all-time record scorers' standings, for his England debut in March 2015.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
As his team has plummeted in the SEC standings, he has noted that his quarterbacks are in competition—despite the approximate $2 million price tag on starter LaNorris Sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Sparks have two lottery picks thanks to the Plum trade and their dismal place in the standings, but they have a lot to do to make the playoffs next season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
It won’t hurt our record in the league or affect our standings as we head into tournament season a few weeks from now.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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