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Torshov Sport in Oslo received a new batch of Norwegian national team jerseys on Tuesday, which prompted round-the-block queues ahead of Wednesday's trading.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Boeing is already building those jet models ahead of their expected certification later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Thursday also marked Micron’s first concrete pour for its facility in Clay, N.Y., a quarter ahead of schedule.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

In May, two weeks ahead of the trial, Lively and Baldoni reached an agreement to resolve their legal dispute, bringing an abrupt end to the contentious battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

He was trying to keep ahead of Charlie Parr, if you asked me.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck