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The organisation gave out more than 15,000 uniform items and about 1,500 pairs of school shoes over the summer under its School Days campaign.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

And on Saturday, she gave out medals to more than 300 American rescue workers and thanked them in an event broadcast on national television.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

"The first of the two was pulled out alive, but unfortunately, his body gave out and he did not survive. Doctors could not resuscitate him," regional fire bureau spokeswoman Maria Leah Sajili told AFP.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

His second set of awards gave out more wage increases and benefits.

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



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