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The two families with a long history of antagonism between them are vaguely costumed as either dark forces of oppression or their victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

And given that the US is one of the World Cup host nations, she suggests brands are potentially "tackling it in the way they approach the Super Bowl ads" - by going big and long.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s the return of an old threat for housing services companies whose investors have long feared that a large technology company entering the space will take away business and market share.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Shell has long maintained that he never made such a promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Not long after, American bombers destroy the targets she marked for them.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly