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He engages in more question-begging by treating “qualified” as synonymous with having a TV news background.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But it raises questions, considering the background, about how Fifa allowed it to get to this stage.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
And the customers came, with Joel ringing up purchases as cumbia music played in the background.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Beowulf’s picture was far more elaborate than those of his siblings, and it did need a bit more work coloring in the background, but the gist of it was on full, frightening view.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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