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[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /


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"We did lots of small-sided games to keep the intensity high and if someone had not been giving it their all, he called them out on it," said former Salzburg midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The imperial capital was a shadow of its former self, its population perhaps 30,000, down from a medieval peak nearly 10 times that.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

In a suburban Tucson district, Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani is seeking reelection, challenged by Democrat JoAnna Mendoza, a former Marine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

“It was Disney World,” said a former Novo employee, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Germany and its former allies had not been allowed to take part in the negotiations.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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