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The charges come after two separate incidents involving dogs allegedly in Martin’s care.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The new funds come after an exodus of worried investors from private-credit funds marketed to individual investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

As Anna and Tom keep saying, Max was going to come after them no matter what.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

The moves come after six days of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Buck huffed around along the road, but didn’t come after me, probably because he was wearing blue suede shoes and didn’t want to get them dirty.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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