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It was a pedestrian start to Littler's semi-final with Van Gerwen, with the Dutchman taking time to warm up having received a bye due to Gian van Veen having to pull out with kidney stones.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Friday against 91st-ranked Adam Walton of Australia after a first-round bye.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

"It takes a lot of good people to make a good artist... I don't know what else to say. Thank you, bye!"

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The Reds crashed 36-12 to the NSW Waratahs a fortnight ago to open their season before a round-two bye.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“She had engaged to go as governess to Mrs. Smallridge’s children—a dear friend of Mrs. Elton’s—a neighbour of Maple Grove; and, by the bye, I wonder how Mrs. Elton bears the disappointment?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen