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The 7ft 4in France international, who has been named this season's defensive player of the year, hit his face on the floor after being knocked off his feet during a drive to the basket.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Vows of eternal fellowship become veiled insults, then unveiled ones: “I suppose you think your mind is a lovely gift basket filled with mixed fruit with a bow on top?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Anyone who believes in this market can believe in this basket of stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building, as it effectively puts too many eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“I don’t know,” she said, her eye still on the basket.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff