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UC gained national attention in May 2020 when regents unanimously voted to suspend testing requirements and eliminate them entirely by 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Your first chance to see whether mercurial French forward Kylian Mbappé, the world’s best player, is paying full attention this year.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Of those subjects, only the family got much attention; “have more kids than you can afford,” a quote from Charlie, was a constant refrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Dad was clipping needle teeth on the pigs, so I didn’t have his full attention.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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