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[sek-uhnd] / ˈsɛk ənd /






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Inflation was weaker than expect in the second quarter, giving the RBA scope to pause this month, economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Although the original announcement of the deal projected it would close in the second quarter of this year, Trump Media has yet to file the relevant paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The draw for the second round of the EFL Cup was split across northern and southern sections.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“The stats don’t lie. He really takes in the second half of the play. Everyone sees the glove, but it’s the accuracy of the arm.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A second later the door slammed open and in burst four of his friends—tall, deep-voiced young men in coats with twice-turned collars and threadbare cuffs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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