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Those same picks would be far less valuable if they were at the end of the first round, which is where the Cowboys and Colts envisioned themselves when they made the swaps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
British number 15 Burrage's last match on the WTA Tour, excluding qualifiers, was in July 2025 when she lost to Catherine McNally in the first round at Wimbledon.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The Warriors finished their season 14-6-0 and faced Bishop Montgomery in the first round of Division 3 play, beating them 25-7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
The first round of presidential and legislative elections has now been set for July 18, 2027, the country's Provisional Electoral Council said Wednesday evening.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
The first round of talks with the government was held over three days in early May.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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