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a few



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some
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"We're expecting maybe a few of us might get hit, we're probably pretty safe," he says.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

When the lights briefly came back on a few hours later, a new era of hard-line policies had begun.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

But, experts say, this is one horribly uncomfortable — and potentially dangerous — way to shed a few pounds.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

First, the midcap index is far less concentrated and far less dependent on a few big names.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

She set a few more out on the counter for Maggie.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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