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The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The world number 275 was named in captain Anne Keothavong’s original team, and her chances of playing increased notably last week when Sonay Kartal pulled out with a back injury.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

At the end of the 75-year accumulation period, the trust fund would repay the Treasury the principal and interest on the original borrowed amount.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

At an earlier slate reveal event last month, the platform’s executives emphasized the importance the company is placing on original storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

You could visit a country that had previously neighbored France, step over the border they used to have, and—bam!—by some remnant of the original spell, you were on Zeke’s knee.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness