opening
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When news of England’s 1-0 defeat to the U.S. during the opening round of the 1950 World Cup reached London from Brazil, stunned Brits assumed it must have been a typo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
At the opening game of the 2018 World Cup, he positioned himself between Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday night with the opening ceremony and the first game between Mexico and and South Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Fans who paid thousands of dollars for tickets will then cheer on the Mexican team as it faces South Africa at Azteca Stadium, opening an ambitious tournament co-hosted by three countries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“But they’re naturally desperate, these medical students. It’d be more than your life was worth if you come across them opening a grave.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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