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The Monday-night regulars at Sullivan County come mostly for “the hang,” Mr. Coyne writes, in contrast to the friendly but eccentric old gentleman who comes by himself most evenings to putt on distant greens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Together, these accounts had bet around $160,000 on the cease-fire, and stand to gain over $1 million if it comes by the end of the month.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Our initial introduction to Meg Stalter’s Jessica, the tousle-haired heroine of “Too Much,” comes by way of a shriek and a mad late night dash.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025
Her son gently tries to dab it away with a tissue as a nurse comes by with a blood pressure stand.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025
“Until Mr. Gideon comes by with his concoction, there ain’t much I can do for your ...” She trails off.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
