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By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

The likes of Andrew Friedman and Dave Dombrowski have declined overtures in past years from the Angels, who never have hired a president of baseball operations to work in concert with a general manager.

Beginning at twilight and extending into the evening, “The Cortège” starts with an overture, a six-piece band performing in the center of the field.

Flashy diplomatic overtures to Moscow appeared to be backfiring.

All overtures made towards him will be resisted by Villa, though there has also been speculation surrounding England striker Ollie Watkins.

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