matches

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Those matches are against already-relegated Burnley before finishing the season against Crystal Palace, who have a Europa Conference League final to negotiate.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part of the day, with many kick-offs taking place in the late afternoon or evening.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Teams are finally healthy, so there could be two five-game matches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

It is loving to let someone go so they can live their life in peace and free of judgment, and even find someone else whose version of an ideal life more closely matches theirs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Some of the gentlemen pitch in and work hard, but most of them just take turns standing guard, their muskets ready, with slow matches smoking.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone