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Construction work on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and full completion is expected in about a decade.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Additional theoretical work on cosmic explosions involving black holes and strongly magnetized neutron stars may also help reveal where ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are born.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The leader of Glasgow City Council has said construction work on the Union Corner site destroyed by fire earlier this year might not begin for five or six years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That will present another opportunity for the Sparks to work on their schemes and be rewarded if they can execute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ma went upstairs to work on the coverlet.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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