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[ohn-lee] / ˈoʊn li /




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The Memphis game turned into a microcosm of that trend, with the Lakers building leads through effort and intensity only to see them crumble behind less-inspired play.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Arthur believes they may be the only service in the UK that sends out pet food donations by delivery, as opposed to collection services.

From BBC

"I don't want to come here and my only takeaway being an improvement in my ability on the pitch," he says.

From BBC

Across this Ashes series, only nine wickets have fallen to spin.

From BBC

“We need a success story—and a success story cannot be global, it can only come through a national success.”

From The Wall Street Journal