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The council said the case showed the "serious consequences of ignoring planning rules and failing to get the correct permission before carrying out development".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
You are correct to act sooner rather than later, especially if your mom is declining.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The only festivities Brunson had planned for the contest’s transition back to New York was a practice session to correct the team’s mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Although the octopuses did not always choose the shortest path, they became faster at reaching the correct location as the trials progressed.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“You are correct that an abolitionist wants to bring an end to slavery across the land,” Aunt Kitty said, her words coming out tight and clipped.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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