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But eventual winning pitcher Herrell picked up two innings with just one earned run given up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There he formulated his concept of sea power, centered the college’s curriculum around it, and earned international acclaim for his writing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And it will preserve credibility for the most important index on the market, while keeping unwitting buyers from subsidizing a business that has not earned the right to their largesse.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

After joining the Navy when he was 18 and serving for four years, Mills earned a degree in economics from Portland State University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The majority of the SS-HJ, however, fought within the rules of war, and they even earned praise from their opponents.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti