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Despite reopening the case earlier this year, police have now had to drop it because the time limit for prosecuting harassment allegations has expired.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

So she prepaid for a shipping label and drove to a parcel-shipping center to drop it off.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

At an arts and parks subcommittee meeting Tuesday morning, some members of the public urged Jurado to act and introduce the ordinance for a vote, while others encouraged her to drop it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Consumer sentiment has also tumbled, and while that doesn’t always mean actual spending is about to drop, it could foreshadow problems in the months ahead.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

Then I would pack up everything very neatly, drop it in my pack, and hike again till it was time to clock off and go home.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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