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The data show these ships huddled around major ports, while a few crossed from one side of the strait to the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Nicklaus’ line prompted heavy laughter from the gallery at Augusta National, but the 18-time major championship winner wasn’t kidding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

As the champagne corks popped around him, the five-time major champion was already speaking about how he believed finally landing the Masters would "free" him up for further success.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

On June 28, 1914, the day that Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, the major European powers all had large standing armies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman