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The fact that we were about to fall asleep in the same city as dozens of celebrities we both adored?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The slow season at the restaurant where she works is about to hit.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

It is also a site reserved exclusively for Muslim prayer – but is that about to change?

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

His impolitic remark is seen now as a dark reflection on the national-security trap AI was about to fall into.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

I’m about to reply when Bubbe suddenly pats my arm.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler