had

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They turned to smaller Chinese institutions that, like the teapots, had less to lose than China’s biggest banks if they were targeted by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

She had moved everything out of their family home in preparation for renting the property, the outlet said; they saw renting as a way to provide a steady stream of income in Joseph’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But even before his latest threat some countries had secured deals with Tehran for their vessels to use the key shipping route.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

News, which cited emails between Joseph and his sister-in-law Anna Duggar that were exchanged March 21 after Anna and Kendra had spoken.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Did it ever occur to her that my uncle is a federal Indian law attorney and that we’ve had plenty of conversations about #LandBack?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith