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She has been coming off of the bench to back up starting point guard Julie Allemand, who the Tempo took from the Sparks in the expansion draft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Without a supply fix, Brent crude prices could push back up to $125 a barrel pretty quickly, experts said, which could start weighing on the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

That figure has ticked back up to 42%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

England had to fight his way back up to top-flight refereeing after that.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When I stand back up, Lily now firmly gripping my hand, Dad and Aunt Melissa have stopped arguing and are watching me, their foreheads crinkled in identical looks of concern.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller