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He got a temporary job at a recycling center upon leaving prison, but said it was made clear to him that his criminal record would keep him from getting hired there full time.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023

Afghan refugees walk to a bus taking them to a processing center upon arrival at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S.,

From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2021

Most galaxies are believed to have a supermassive black hole at their center upon which they pivot.

From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2019

One of the more intriguing position battles in camp is for the right guard spot vacated by Billy Price, who moved over to center upon the departure of All-American Pat Elflein.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2017

They procured a large tithing barn, placing a barrel in the center, upon which I stood.

From Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission by Orson F. Whitney


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