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He had labelled the Iranian counter to US proposals "totally unacceptable".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

At one point, Baseman, still dressed in his cook outfit but now wearing a pair of sunglasses and carrying a Toby toy, stood on a counter to thank the crowd for coming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That business reality runs counter to Harris’ personal desire to help someone find their ideal dress, she said: “That friction is hard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

But the implications, in his view, also run counter to Warsh’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

She paused in knocking her egg against the counter to break it and waved at him.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack