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England made their major tournament debut in 1984, competing as one of four teams in a Uefa competition that was a precursor to the Women's Euros.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
They weren’t starting from scratch: They built on an existing base of manufacturers, suppliers and expertise and the presence of major customers such as Nvidia and Apple.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Spanish restaurants, cafes and cultural centers abound throughout Mexico, a major tourist destination for Spaniards — just as many Mexicans visit Spain.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Then, more than three hundred years later, in June 1836, brothers Charles and John Deane made a major discovery.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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