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“The approach at the time was, if we show them how capable we are, they’ll be intimidated and they won’t ever think that they could challenge us,” said Studeman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It’s unlikely Angel City would be playing anywhere in the postseason if not for the June coaching change that saw it replace Straus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The rule gives patients, families and carers the right to request a rapid review if they are worried that a patient's condition is getting worse and their concerns are not being responded to.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.—We’ve all seen them: cars flying down the highway at breakneck speed, weaving through traffic as if the rules of the road don’t exist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The plan is for Rue and me to wait until 3:24 and see what, if any, changes occur to my ability to Flash.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
On Wednesday, Wenders said the actress "should have been better protected back then", adding: "For that, I apologise to you, Nastassja, unreservedly, no ifs and buts."
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
And believe me, I’m not Zen at all, but I can’t do the what ifs, because I will always come out on the wrong side of that.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The money is now yours, no ifs, ands, or buts.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
Don’t look back with regret or what ifs.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
The guilt, the what ifs, and the knowledge were for later.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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