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As the name suggests, steak is the main event, with options ranging from dry-aged ribeyes and picanha to A5 Wagyu New York strip, plus add-ons like roasted bone marrow and curry béarnaise.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
May and June were exceedingly dry, the main water pump conked out regularly, the roof of the ladies’ room caved in and the pro shop needed more scorecards, which are surprisingly expensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Sweden's main opposition Social Democrats are in favour of lowering the age to 14.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A six-fight undercard, including a heavyweight interim title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, will precede the main event.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“The main road through Kendra buckled,” one medic said, as he peered through his binoculars.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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