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“We’re starting to get near the bottom,” McMillan said, adding that he believes the U.S. wine industry should stabilize in the next two years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The driver warned that the bus won’t get near the area during matches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Knicks fan Eric Velez, 45, said he planned to watch the game at a Manhattan bar because he did not have a ticket and could not get near the venue due to the security measures.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

Things kept breaking down before it could get near the wide duo, with striker Cyriel Dessers not receiving a single pass from a central midfielder before going off with an injury after the break.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025

I finally understood why the gods hadn’t been able to get near the burning tear.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia


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