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After being caught on the metro, the former bank worker was held for three days in a detention centre without a shower or change of clothes.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The other piece, the former military island of Sazan, envisions an ultraluxury resort just across water from Zvërnec.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It is clear that Kane possesses the natural game intelligence - described as "uncoachable" by former England striker Chris Sutton – to not only create but also still arrive with perfect timing in attacking positions.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Almost everyone can cherry-pick a few former colleagues willing to say nice things about them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
His former days of reading helped him identify these plants.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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