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The labor market’s recovery adds to signs Canada’s economy is settling after being slugged by trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

He was facing Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés, a weak hitter who slugged .363 for the year.

From Slate Nov. 11, 2025

"Just grit. I think we just slugged it out," said Brown, whose 13-of-19 shooting including 4-of-7 from three-point range.

From Barron's Nov. 1, 2025

But Overton and his fellow seamers slugged the winning runs to see the 2024 runners-up home.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

Omar slugged him in the shoulder, the way friends do.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia



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