thousand

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She began her public-service career on the Thousand Oaks City Council in 2004 and served two terms as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Westlake 5, Thousand Oaks 3: The Warriors stayed in first place in the Marmonte League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Messi’s purchases stimulate interest in the buildings where he buys and surrounding areas, said Kevin Venger, co-founder of developer One Thousand Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The novellas are composed of nested stories inspired by Scheherazade’s tales in “One Thousand and One Nights.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Just like they moved heaven and Earth to keep a lid on the Night of a Thousand Flames, they're silencing you.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman