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Student broadcasters will participate in the event that will feature an all-women officiating crew.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

They will create a permanent attachment system for oil containment booms, which can be installed in the event of a spill, to help prevent the oil from reaching the shoreline and its sensitive ecosystems.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

What matters most is what happens after you hand the property back — in the event that you do — including whether your mother survives the transfer for more than one year.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Needless to say, this is merely a formality, to secure your Mother in the event of that circumstance of which man is ever the plaything and sport.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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