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After pulling a tendon in his thumb while goalkeeping, he doesn't ask for pain relief.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“For decades, the United States has allowed individuals and families who are fleeing persecution, torture and death to ask for protection at U.S. borders.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In talking with other male caregivers, he’s found they’re not always eager to ask for support.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“We just ask for the same procedures as the 47 other teams.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

When he left the room, Wernecke told Haupt to ask for a cardiograph.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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