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"There were conflicting reports that he was going to get thrown out," said Higgins.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
His absence dominates the Christmas dinner scene in “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” as conflicting views are expressed by the guests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Over the last year, the VA has sent conflicting signals on its plan for housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The U.S. boarded an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman as Washington and Tehran give conflicting accounts of whether peace talks will resume in Islamabad, Pakistan, this week.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Over a five- year partnership, these two radically different men with often conflicting priorities had forged a surprisingly harmonious relationship, but decisions about Seabiscuit’s racing and training schedule had repeatedly caused tension between them.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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