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Just two years ago, BP dismissed its CEO at the time, Bernard Looney, over personal relationships with colleagues.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Diagnosed years ago with pulmonary fibrosis, he was 95.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Pinel was diagnosed with it three years ago after spending more than £3,000 for treatment.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Bankers had been advocating with Trump administration officials for months, hoping to run what will likely be one of the largest debt restructurings of all time, on par with Greece some 10 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Upstairs, I lend him a pair of sweatpants that Celia borrowed from Liam months ago, plus my Math Counts shirt since he wears the same one.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison