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When he became ill and died shortly thereafter, the sisters’ lives and careers ground to a halt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The parliament approved the government's annual budget for 2026 on Friday after a record delay, and shortly before it is expected to receive next year's spending proposal for review.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Built shortly before World War I to complement the Left Bank’s Le Bon Marché department store, the hotel hosted visiting tourists, businessmen, families and conventions of professionals from all over Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
In a statement shortly after, they said the day marked an important step toward justice.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Even so, Penelope could only marvel at his incredible tale, which started shortly after she had last seen him, when the two friends parted at the Ashton train station....
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
