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headline

[hed-lahyn] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪn /


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The headline is a nod to the infamous "Hand of God" goal scored at the stadium in the 1986 World Cup, when Argentina beat England 2-1.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The couple, of course, spoke about their whirlwind romance, but the main headline was that Swift would release her album “The Life of a Showgirl” later that fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

In the Philippines, headline inflation likely cooled slightly to 6.7% in June, down from May’s 6.8% increase, ANZ added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

A single mistaken headline, corrected within minutes, led to a flurry of news coverage and a public reckoning for a respected reporter.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

The ink was still damp on its headline.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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