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When the Brewers won only three of their first 15 games in 2002, Lopes was fired.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

So only one third of those projects were realized and, today, a mere five survive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Jammeh, who refused to co-operate with the TRRC, only left power at the insistence of regional leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But there’s a big caveat: “Decreases only last as long as the situation remains positive. Any new escalations or rhetoric can quickly reverse the expected drops,” De Haan told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

I tried to laugh with him, but could only focus on the way Trey’s face had dropped at Ethan’s words.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith