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McClung, the previous champion and only player to win three years in a row, announced in January he would not defend his title.

From Los Angeles Times

That has only happened four times in 80 years, and cannot happen this year, with Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just An Accident" not in best picture contention.

From Barron's

She settled for the relay at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest and had only competed in two races in 2024.

From Barron's

"They will only spend but so much on a cut of beef, especially when you have imported meats that you can purchase for 50 percent to 60 percent less at a larger store," Stem said.

From Barron's

Huu, 24, said fundraising for his crypto-product startup has suddenly become much harder, and asked that only his first name be used for fear of hurting his business.

From Barron's