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Phillips, who has a history of high-profile emergency management work, first mentioned the incident in online discussions and later expanded on it in interviews.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Scotney's best work came in the sixth, landing three hooks on Flores' chin, but the Mexican walked straight through them.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
This is further evidence of the competence and bravery of the U.S. military, which is one institution that still seems to work and deserves public trust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The couple went back to work, and Jackie laid two new eggs in late February.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
“Not that the work matters, Casper. Not that it matters at all. But,” she dismissed us crisply, “I’m not going to leave an untidy desk behind for someone else to clean up.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
