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Other popular supplements include carbohydrate gels, which Close says were key in the first sub-two hour marathon run earlier this year by Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
That’s the real key in making something feel nostalgic, without nostalgia-farming.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The key, in our opinion, is that the incident remain isolated,” William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said in a research note.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The authenticity that has helped Kish win over fans in a new role on “Top Chef” is key in reality TV, and vital for anyone looking for career longevity in the space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
He unlocked the gate and put the key in his pocket.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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