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“A large bedroom and full bathroom complete this gorgeous Greenwich Village retreat,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Extreme fraternity and sorority pledging often hinges on a harsh power dynamic: Aspiring members must complete whatever tasks the recruitment leaders assign them—and are punished if they refuse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"There needs to be a complete, full investigation. We need to know what went wrong, who was responsible, people who are responsible, held to account, and reforms enacted," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
“I don’t know if it was a complete blowout, but really unfortunate,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers’ 4-3 win against the San Francisco Giants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
I would complete my bond and get my money no matter what I had to go through!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes the switch to Villa his arrival is likely to trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
After the formal rule-making process completes, most likely in September, Californians will have up to five years to comply.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The ruling "completes an exemplary democratic debate", the Elysee Palace said, adding that the legislation "provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The earth also completes one full rotation every 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.09 seconds, and has an axial tilt of 23.4 degrees.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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Work on their Texas property was finally completed in November, although Biles and Owens didn’t officially move in until February, after packing up their Chicago residence following the end of the Bears’ season.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
But Lamar Jackson then completed a 27-yard pass down the middle to get the Ravens within field-goal range and Tyler Loop made a 56-yard kick as time expired to win the game 34-31.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Jayden Maiava, meanwhile, had 326 yards and two touchdowns, but completed just 23 of 42 passes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Its presence suggests that Lady 56 may have completed one of medieval Europe's most famous pilgrimages, traveling thousands of kilometers across the continent to the western edge of Christian Europe before eventually returning home.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Once we’d made it through the narrow tunnel at Camden Street Station, we had to wait for maintenance work to be completed on the train bound for Washington.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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It barred the Order from completing the route that year and has consistently rejected subsequent applications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Through his first three games for Miami, Mensah is completing 89.9% of his passes—the best rate in the country by more than five percentage points.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
There are many hurdles, however, to consistently completing and proving the 80 hours of work per month needed, the researchers said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Boilermakers had 488 total yards, with Ryan Browne completing 19 of 30 passes for 378 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
My reply was so unexpected, that Mr. Jaggers put the handkerchief back into his pocket without completing the usual performance, folded his arms, and looked with stern attention at me, though with an immovable face.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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