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Four schools in the area were placed into precautionary lockdowns while the incident unfolded but have since begun to allow pupils to return home.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The agency has begun issuing requests for information and proposals on its lunar plans, giving companies the chance to make their case for potential new contracts.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
In a speech on New York City’s Staten Island, New York Fed President John Williams said that the Middle East conflict has “added a great deal of uncertainty” and has already begun lifting prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Many Dollar General stores have begun selling fresh produce.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
But Leah had begun spreading rumors —Maggie Fox was being educated by the famous Dr. Kane “with the intention of marrying her” upon his return from the Arctic.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.