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The 18-year-old only took up the sport three years ago, after being inspired by her brother to give it a go.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
"The only way we can achieve that is by supporting our transport authority SPT - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - to progress its plans to bring the bus network into public control."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Prices were rising "not just by pennies", but by "25 or 30 pence" each time she visited the shops, she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Bayoumi was arrested in the UK by the Metropolitan Police days after the attacks and the videos were found among his possessions, along with other crucial evidence.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Guided by visions of the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine, Joan left her village in May 1428 and traveled to the nearest French stronghold, where she asked to see Charles.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
New England and Seattle chase top seeds and first-round playoff byes in this weekend's penultimate games of the NFL season while six clubs fight for the last three post-season berths.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
This year will be the Dodgers’ first time playing in the new wild card round, after they secured byes to the division series in each of the past three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
The first ball of the over flew past wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for four byes.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
Still, standing back he conceded the majority of his 25 byes, without which the game might already be as good as gone.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
Norah had dashed past her, exclaiming: "'Dade, ma'am, I'd not let the owld man and the byes see me wid the like o' this on me bones."
From The Red Mustang by William O. Stoddard
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Scrabble: Two-Letter Words
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