had

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“It is also a return to a neighborhood where PwC previously had an office more than two decades ago. We evaluated multiple options and determined Century City was the right fit for our future.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Until last weekend, the World Cup had mostly been a refuge from the nightmare that is American politics.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

Dosanjh said the uncertainty surrounding the film's release was why its makers had kept promotions to a minimum.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

At 10:50 p.m., residents received an alert that the beaches had been closed and officers were clearing traffic from the Peninsula, blocking any additional cars — including those of residents — from entering the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

The fumes quickly put surgical patients to sleep, but this ether also had a tendency to stop their breathing completely.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman