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Spelling Bee, launched in 2018 and adapted from a print puzzle, had already begun pulling in a younger audience with its mobile format and ranking system.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Long View European governments have begun discussing voluntary conservation measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Amazon MGM Studios announced that its search for the next lead of the iconic spy franchise has officially begun.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In a statement, the trust said it had begun the process of writing to each person, offering them the opportunity to meet a consultant cardiologist to go through the results of the review process.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The hail stopped as suddenly as it had begun, and Sue and Akira stepped out from under the tree.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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