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Alicia sighed and sat down next to him, bumping up against his shoulder.

From Literature

She could pinch, Alicia could, and she had an instinctive feel for when someone’s height and weight could be used against them that was impressive even for a lizard, who had to think about those things all the time.

From Literature

It plans to roll out post-quantum encryption this year to protect against future threats from quantum computing.

From Salon

Bangladesh are due to play all four of their group-stage matches in India, including on the opening day against West Indies and against England in Kolkata on 14 February.

From BBC

Both appealed against the sanctions in 2024, which allowed them to play in enough events to retain their membership and be eligible for last year's Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York.

From BBC