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In custody, at MDC, he fell to the floor; it turned out he was having a stroke.

From Slate Jan. 27, 2026

When Reaves and Doncic share the floor, it is a straightforward attack: teams simply can’t double-team two ruthlessly efficient ballhandlers stationed at opposite wings of the court.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 11, 2025

In response to a follow-up question, the department said that now, when people are forced to sleep on the floor, it is due to processing delays and not overcrowding.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2024

This scramble has resulted in the girl who always wanted to floor it in life becoming the brakes on the collective plans.

From Salon Oct. 14, 2024

Down on the shop floor, it was clear that all was not well.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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