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But her work in Birmingham is not yet complete.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the court the project is already 65% complete and argued that stopping construction would interfere with security improvements at the White House.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
“When the economy gets better and I get another job, after I complete major repairs I’m selling it and 100% never dealing with an HOA again,” they said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
But Lineage officials insist the company still has another week to complete the work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He’s sitting at the table, and his blue-framed glasses come complete with matching blue straps.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The ruling "completes an exemplary democratic debate", the Elysee Palace said, adding that the legislation "provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The court agrees to dismiss the charges entirely if the defendant completes the required terms — such as community service, counseling or restitution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
After Blue Origin completes its rendezvous and docking tests, and after the Artemis III crew launches aboard SLS, SpaceX will send its Starship test article into orbit.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Goodness knows how anyone ever completes the whole thing.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming days.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Bennett, a fourth-year pro making his seventh preseason start, completed four of six passes for 38 yards and led a field-goal drive before giving way to Simpson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Last year Sea Legend completed a trial run from Asia to Europe in a record 20 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
But after the home is completed, the taxes are based on the new assessed value, which includes the completed home and the land.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
But Brooklyn had completed her first day of actual spying, and it had been thrilling.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
The highest number of cargo ships completing the passage in a year was 13, in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dismissal of the charges follows 51-year-old Vem Miller’s completion of a county program that allows first-time, low-level offenders to have their criminal charges dropped and arrest records sealed after completing a set of requirements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Under proposals from the Scottish government, long-term prisoners like McDonald would be freed automatically after completing two-thirds of their sentence.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Someone with aphasia may still enjoy playing chess, completing sudoku puzzles, or managing a family's finances.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The twelve-inch Leopardon robot I’d acquired after completing the Second Gate didn’t seem to fit.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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