career
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Thrust into a position that was not his, Bradley had to endure the jeers of frenzied aficionados at the start of his professional career, along with spitting and tossed coins.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The money came from savings during years when Orrico had stepped away from her acting career to care for Ryan, who also wasn’t working.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle in what was the worst injury of his career and missed several months of the season after undergoing surgery.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It got to be too much, he’d explain later, continuing to hustle to keep his baseball career afloat while keeping his sexuality secret, acutely aware of the blowback he’d get if it got out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He sensed that the old man was probably proud of him from the very beginning of his chess career, but never told him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Academy Awards, List 5
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