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She was unconscious and on a ventilator at the time of writing.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
He has taken on an informal mentoring role with the club's academy graduates, several of whom already regard him as a reference point.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
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From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
Nerding out on the financial product du jour.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
There is faint starlight on the bay, which outlines the shore, ships, and buildings in the distance.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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