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A recent study by the Economist showed that 10% of Americans now rank soccer as their favorite sport, making it the third most popular behind football and basketball and narrowly edging out America’s pastime, baseball.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He is facing Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke, who narrowly lost to him in the 2024 race.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She said Erickson’s black Mercedes narrowly missed her and her boys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The parade took place on Sunday, one day after the Gunners had narrowly missed out on creating club history when they lost 4-3 on penalties to Paris St-Germain in the final of the Champions League.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Boaz ran, properly ran, narrowly avoiding mowing down the gaggle of girls as he went.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny