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Right off the bat, Collins, Mitch McConnell, Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn expressed little interest in supporting him.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The trial showed that the vaccine stimulated immune responses not only against SARS-CoV-2 and SARS, but also against related bat viruses that have not yet infected humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Then he threw a fastball down and in to Marte, who managed to get the barrel of his bat to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As of the end of April, the average is down to $98.96 million, according to Lincoln International, equivalent to a $1.04 million charge right off the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Let’s go, y’all! Head in the diamond!” he shouts from the stands as we take our field positions when it’s the Crabs’ turn at bat.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone