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A refurbishment of the Stormont assembly canteen cost nearly £200,000 more than its original budget.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
This additional insurance wasn’t included in the original announcement External link.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
After the 2015 settlement, Sherin worked with Bandini de Stearn Baker’s great-niece Carolina Barrie to form the nonprofit 1887 Fund with authority from then VA Secretary Robert McDonald to restore the five original buildings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Ms. Ballard told a Journal reporter that she “did not personally use AI” while writing “Shy Girl,” but an acquaintance she hired to edit the original, self-published edition did.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“Isn’t it cool? This is the original book of fairy tales written by Ella St. Clay. It’s called The Way to Rio Luna.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.