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That proved costly less than a minute later when Markanich, racing up the center, got behind Galaxy defender Mauricio Cuevas to corral a long ball from Joaquín Pereyra, then beat keeper JT Marcinkowski cleanly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
On “Anatomical Fable of the Elements,” atop a snaky bassline and a throbbing beat, Ms. Muldrow poses questions: “Is your nose witness to the sweet life?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored a sensational solo try on his return from injury as Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
He knows no other way to beat down the constant text alerts of attacks that are breaking his brain.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Without thinking, I let go of the rock to beat it away.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.