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[oh-ver] / ˈoʊ vər /




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She said they handed over three months' rent upfront, plus holding and security deposits.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK said the acquisition is expected to contribute to revenue growth from 2027 and strengthen its core operating profit, helping offset the loss of patent protection for HIV drug dolutegravir over 2028-30.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Sullivan stepped down from his role as joint chairman of the football club over the weekend, ahead of the allegations being published on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

South Korea’s memory chip-heavy Kospi index jumped over 8% as fresh momentum built around artificial-intelligence stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Some of the men remember seeing Phineas standing over the blast hole, leaning lightly on the tamping iron.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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