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The course’s owners could have easily sold the land for development, but they hated to turn their backs on the community, especially as the course neared its 100th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Sure, teachers needed to talk louder, especially when they turned around and Klugo couldn’t read their lips.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
His advisers warned him otherwise, noting that Iran’s military, especially its elite Revolutionary Guard, was well armed, deeply embedded in the country’s social and economic structures, and fiercely loyal to the regime.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
One especially useful touch for travelers: the spa offers quick-drying traditional polishes, making it easier to get back to sightseeing without worrying about smudges.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Their wins were his wins, especially when what they were doing was for their people.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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