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But, following the 2007 season, the great Bill Stoneman retired from his general manager position and the direction of the club slowly began to change.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention director general Jean Kaseya said there were 263 confirmed cases in both countries as of Saturday, with 43 confirmed deaths.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The Angels have since contextualized that quote to point out that Moreno was talking about what fans were seeking in deciding to attend a specific game, not about their fandom in general.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The attorney general acts as the chief legal adviser to the government and the Crown as well as overseeing the Law Officers' Departments.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
At one o’clock in the morning, a square-jawed private arrived at the barracks, roused Captain Babushkinov, and informed him that the furious general had challenged him to a duel.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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