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More importantly, his ability to read and jump up to press opponents high has often helped his sides win the ball back close to the opposition's box – resulting in goals.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"People close to Jason prior to his death had warned that the scale of the coverage and the tone... was taking its toll on Jason," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Three weeks ago, more than 72,000 migrants poured into this tiny Spanish territory, overwhelming authorities and causing many residents to close up their shops and stay inside their homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"This could indicate a close relationship between these human individuals and the animal, an idea that I think is quite easy to empathize with."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
I backed to the door of the room and watched as they placed Betsie on a narrow cot close to the window.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The 52-metre long rocket has caused a stir among locals, with some "sneaking out" of work for a glimpse, and others preparing their boats for a closer look at the debris.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Royal jelly provided an even closer match to the amino acid composition of bee tissues.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
The closer U.S. ties have put the Philippines in Beijing’s crosshairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Confirmation is meant to bring recipients closer to God and “imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark,” according to the Vatican’s official guide to its doctrine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
I pull Bo closer, nuzzling into his fur, and I close my eyes and let myself imagine a day when it won’t be like this.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
The closest alternative hub was the British-controlled island of Diego Garcia, 2,200 miles away.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Their closest living populations are now nearly 2,500 km away in southern Mexico, indicating that the species once occupied a dramatically different geographic range.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Residents in Nagekeo, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated earlier Saturday -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists witnessed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Gianni: The right-back is the closest player Spurs have to a clear talisman.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
As lady’s maid to the president’s wife, her tasks included caring for the expensive silk and woolen clothing and the linens worn closest to the body, as well as delicate lace and handkerchiefs.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
If the deal closes shares of Pilgrim’s common stock would be deregistered and no longer quoted on the Nasdaq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
You have two years before your best-case-scenario conversion window closes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Carrick was given a number of opportunities to say Marcus Rashford will still be a United player when the transfer window closes on 1 September, but didn't take them.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Paramount offered to pay Warner investors $31 a share as well as so-called “ticking fees” of 25 cents per share for every quarter after Sept. 30 until the transaction closes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He lies back down and closes his eyes.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
The highway has been closed while forensic experts and members of Brazil's federal highway police examine the site of the crash, which is located at kilometre 209.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The company said after the market closed Wednesday that its board of directors had approved a 40.004 trillion won share buyback, equivalent to $28.31 billion, for cancellation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Hilton, who shares son Phoenix and daughter London with her husband, closed on the property on June 20, 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Granada city hall closed all municipal buildings except for those providing emergency and essential services as a precaution.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
I was hoping to go to the pool for an hour of extra practice, especially now that the meet is only six weeks away, but it’s closed for maintenance.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Fresh off closing its $6.8 billion deal for home builder Taylor Morrison, Berkshire Hathaway bought a new, albeit small, stake in D.R.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“If the doors close for FreshRealm, as you can imagine, the doors end up closing for everyone they are doing fulfillment for,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
They also claimed the closing address made by the prosecutors during last year's trial was "problematic" identifying 35 complaints.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The closing spread between realized and implied volatility is one telltale sign that investors might be too complacent, Kramer said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
With American ships closing in, Shumkov dove the sub to 450 feet.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
