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Platner’s main income is a veterans disability pension of about $4,800 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The 24-year-old from Poland has never received direct entry into the main draw of a major and had only come through Grand Slam qualifying in two of her previous 14 attempts.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become the main entry point for irregular migrants into Spain after long and dangerous trips from Africa.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The main “Toy Story” franchise has yet to take a major stumble because the franchise has great bones.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“It’s possible. That’s the main point. If you’re determined to reach a particular operator, it’s possible.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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