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Tony arrives two hours before kick-off to buy a programme before they sell out, chats to fans and volunteers then notes down the line-ups and goalscorers for his scrapbook.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Sanchez has always denied any illegal funding of his party and rebuffed calls for polls before the next scheduled general election, due in 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Later, the Iranian oil was unloaded from the real “Oman Pride” and transferred to another vessel before being delivered to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The discovery shows that many major animal groups were already present before the Cambrian Period began.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

I watch as she disappears down the hall I’ve gone down countless times before and then lift the lid off the Scrabble box.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam