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But after a long season, in which Shaw scooped up several individual accolades including the WSL Player of the Year and Golden Boot, she relished getting her hands on another piece of silverware.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Berkshire has long been involved in the housing industry, owning a large residential real-estate broker, and holding stakes in home builders in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In a typical midterm year, Donna Layne casts her ballot long before election day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

You’ll be excused for viewing that shameless promotion with cynicism as long as you also leave room to appreciate it as an indicator of how far the group has pulled popular culture.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Its long, wispy branches swayed in the breeze and brushed against the car, like a curtain, shrouding us in privacy.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam