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González put down the microphone and somebody turned down the lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Jon, who has lived in Conwy for the last six months, said it was "tricky" to get all the items - even down to the right cups and cooker.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Zelinger lived in hotels and temporary rental units down the street from clients in New York and Brazil.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It can make financial sense to turn down inheriting an IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I watch how his gaze shifts, so that he’s looking down at me, the way Dad does when he wants to put me back in my place.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam