jam
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There was a sweet irony watching them close the set with “Intro,” a modest instrumental jam from their debut that has, through well-paying commercial placements, become their calling card to mainstream pop.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
He’s concerned all the social-media talk about tax strikes will lead to some people getting in a jam because they didn’t understand the rules.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
“As soon as we did, we were staying up late making music with these models—was like the old jam sessions, just entirely on a computer.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
The BBC understands representatives from the Hillsborough Law campaign's legal team will be in parliament next week in an attempt to unblock the legal log jam and galvanise support.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“Quinzy is Edward Ashton, and your theory about the haystack was correct. His true purpose has nothing to do with school songs or jam budgets or overgrown ivy.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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