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But I did and wound up afraid of the dark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Every time Moreno tried to make a big splash, he wound up soaking wet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"It's time for the US to put its footprint back on Greenland," he said as he wound up his four-day visit.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

New York wound up taking Rice in Round 12.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Lewind seized the bingo prize money, just in case the nickel had somehow wound up there.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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