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Saudi officials have been keen to keep conflict far from the minds of visitors, many whom have travelled long distances for one of the world's largest annual pilgrimages.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In addition to his passion for journalism and multimedia storytelling, Xavier has a keen interest in fashion, cooking and archery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The school board’s vote was 5 to 2, with officials keen to follow legally required steps and timelines, laid out in union contracts, to make the layoffs stick.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Faley is keen to tell those in DR Congo that although difficult times may lie ahead, communities can recover from the horrors of Ebola.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But, as we have established, his snout was as keen as ever, and it did not miss the familiar scent of sweet, rotting trash that wafted toward him.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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