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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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This latest entry in Los Angeles’ growing immersive art scene temporarily occupies four floors of the former hospital in the Westlake district and runs May 27 through July 31.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

For England, this potential heatwave could bring the first May 30C since 2005.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 9:15 a.m., and the minutes of the Fed’s May policy meeting are due at 2 p.m.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Its comparable sales, those from stores and digital channels operating for at least 12 months, rose 5.6% in the three months ended May 2.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As the waiter and Frances discussed the menu, Anna May leaned toward me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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