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He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Americans who recently earned their bachelor’s degree have faced a challenging job market in the pat few years.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Troy 4, South Pasadena 3: Troy coach Scott Pearson earned his 600th coaching victory and his son, Jaden, led off the sixth inning with a double and scored the winning run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

On an adjusted basis, Tyson earned 87 cents per share, better than the 78 cents that Wall Street analysts expected, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Even though Haupt had earned two medals on his voyage for spotting a British naval blockade and warning the ship to run past it safely, Haupt and Wergin weren't allowed to leave the freighter.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple