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The witness also spoke to the overall investigation, saying it would be usual to document evidence at the crash scene with hundreds of photos and then carefully gather evidence for preservation.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2024

"It would not be usual or expected for a GP to prescribe a specialist amber drug at the request of a private provider in the absence of an agreed shared care arrangement," the department said.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2023

Unless there’s some other factor that’s not in your letter, that means you have more information about the timeline than would be usual, it seems like you’re trying to calculate something that can’t be calculated.

From Slate Jul. 5, 2022

What is very clear, however, is that the debate is just starting, and business can’t ever be usual again.

From New York Times May 7, 2022

"It may not be usual, Lord Brasset, but Mrs. Fitz is not a usual woman."

From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.




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