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"We are putting our trust in God," Attieh said, since "this is the only glimmer of hope we will not give up on".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Crew members tried to give him first aid, but to no avail, said Alok Singh, the late captain’s brother-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was nice to see Dodgers owner Mark Walter say that baseball has to “come up with something that will give us some parity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Lawrence barged through three Saracens defenders for Bath's fourth try, but Caluori crossed within a couple of minutes when he cut in from the right to give Burke a slightly easier conversion, which he added.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It was only after another half-hour that we dared give the all clear to nine cramped and shaky people.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom