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He nearly got one with 8:44 to play when Warriors guard Stephen Curry made a shot that appeared to be a continuation after a foul, but the officials nullified the basket.
From Los Angeles Times
Lottie Woad has to guard against second season syndrome after her explosive start to professional life.
From BBC
A total of 376 officers -- border guards, state police, city police, local sheriff departments and elite forces -- responded to the massacre, a Texas state lawmakers' report said in July 2022.
From Barron's
Across the league, a new wave of quarterbacks outshined the old guard and wound up piloting the best teams in the sport.
To guard against it, Hunterbrook’s chief compliance officer reviews the newsroom’s findings and approves what can be shared with Hunterbrook Capital.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.