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One punter had placed a £100,000 bet on the course on I Am Maximus at odds of 8/1 to claim £900,000 in winnings.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
While the common rhetoric often makes it seem like energy and environmental goals are at odds, examples among leading energy and transportation companies have shown otherwise.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
The Conference Board’s result was at odds with a University of Michigan survey that showed an appreciable March decline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
While the actors, particularly Reinhart and Pedretti, are locked in with the tone and Reinhart delivers the fierceness required of such a role, the pace of “Forbidden Fruits” is at odds with the performers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Laila marveled at her daughter’s manner of speech, her cadence and rhythm, her thoughtful pauses and intonations, so adult, so at odds with the immature body that housed the voice.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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