august
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She was acquired by the Kansas City Current in August 2025 and helped them finish atop the table.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
In August 1987, Reagan promoted him to chairman of the US Federal Reserve, and - for the next two decades - he became one of the most powerful men in the world.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Faculty and staff began accessing the tool this spring, while student access will begin in August, according to Michele Ames, a University of Colorado spokesperson.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
"De la Espriella's party can say he wants to implement that policy starting August 8. But it's another thing for the Armed Forces... to actually be in a position right now to do it."
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
“And she was sent to Poland in late August 1939. To the US embassy in Warsaw. Her task was to help the embassy pack up, get the staff safely out of town before Hitler invaded.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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