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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
The last team to beat City in the FA Cup at Etihad Stadium were Middlesbrough 11 years ago.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"At this point you want to beat everyone with the World Championship just around the corner. Whoever I play in the final it will be an amazing game."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Eutaenia sirtalis,” Tansy said without skipping a beat.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.