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Gothard, who denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter, was sitting in the dock on Tuesday wearing black glasses, and was shaking his head at times while prosecutor Peter Joyce KC opened the case.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Ms Roberts finished at St James's Park, rather than The Mall, where there is an alternative finish line for participants who take longer than eight hours.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In her opinion, to truly be seen we must acknowledge our alternative natures, our shadow sides, the otherness of our beings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Americans could be forgiven for wondering what is the point of the old country beyond some fine costume drama, a smattering of challenging golf courses, and a cheap alternative for their children’s education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
I tried to pick which shrubbery planted near the side of the structure might benefit from some alternative methods of watering.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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