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Ireland’s surprising experience isn’t out of keeping with global trends.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

His exuberant celebration after a 3-1 win at Sheffield United in February 2023, triggered by some pre-match needle between the sides, is remembered because it was so out of keeping with Carrick's normal behaviour.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026

Legal pads Journals give me anxiety, especially if they’re really nice; even picking out a new journal can take all the fun out of keeping one for me.

From New York Times Oct. 26, 2021

Drummond is in his final year under contract, and the Cavs are probably priced out of keeping him, which is why the 22-year-old Allen’s arrival was huge.

From Seattle Times Jan. 28, 2021

It was obvious she had recited these same words to each group of newcomers, yet her voice held a sweetness and a patience quite out of keeping with the information she delivered.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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