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But in Japan and South Korea he was able to rekindle flashes of brilliance, scoring eight times including twice in the final against Germany to banish the painful memories of Paris.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Like any fan with a bet on the line, Jackson is going to be able to see how much he stands to win or lose as the matches unfold.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Appealing does appear to pay off: Of the 18% of patients who did appeal, nearly all of them were able to overturn the initial denial of skilled nursing care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I already knew I wouldn’t be able to include the award category because of Times standards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Joey is no longer able to conceal her condition, so she quietly moves to Baguio, a mountain town north of Manila, to be treated by doctors in secret.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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