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Complications commence when a space research vessel smashes into Prodigy Corp.-controlled Bangkok.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Law enforcement agencies should commence a snap review of "leadership structures" and "information sharing arrangements" between teams responsible for counter-terrorism, the inquiry found.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Many industry executives and other theater operators have questioned whether that goal is realistic, particularly given the cost cuts that are expected to commence after the deal closes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“The staged accidents, coordinated medical referrals, and rapid escalation to injections or surgeries all serve a single purpose which is manufacturing the statutory prerequisites necessary to commence a personal injury,” the lawsuit adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“Bring me your best and brightest bookworms, research hounds, and gamers. Our first Library Olympiad shall commence on March twentieth. The ancient Greeks had their summer games, so we’ll take the first day of spring.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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