had

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It was not until last October that he revealed he had been diagnosed with a tumour a few days before the start of the race and had treatment before returning to competition.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"Stokes and McCullum are two of the most successful coach and captain partnership we've had," said Key.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Dixon says she thinks she knows why garage had such a special place in their hearts - as well as for other British acts like So Solid Crew and Ms. Dynamite.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Of all the players that had game time against Hearts on the final day of the league season, nine of them came in on Brendan Rodgers' watch and another three were Postecoglou recruits.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like the other residents of Carville, Gertie had anticipated Joey’s arrival, but she wasn’t aware of their special connection to Santo Tomas.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly