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during

[door-ing, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ɪŋ, ˈdyʊər- /


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After the VA unveiled a plan during a federal court hearing in January to install 800 tiny homes on the campus, advocates for veteran housing criticized the 8-foot-by-8-foot sheds as cramped, flimsy and undignified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said it downed 181 out of 207 drones fired by Russia during that time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Global currents will increasingly drive the cost of resources as countries focus on their own energy security, Sawan said during Wednesday’s interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

At least during the NBA Finals or the World Cup.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

It stopped snowing during the night and the gray dawn was quiet.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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