paint

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People Before Profit assembly member Gerry Carroll said the canteen "needed a lick of paint and a bit more" but there were "huge questions" over the level of spending.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

With 1:06 remaining in the second quarter, Doncic drove into the paint to fire a two-handed overhead pass to Luke Kennard for a corner three.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

An array of videogame industry news this week helps paint a picture for investors on what stocks could be attractive over the long run as the space grows increasingly uncertain in the near term.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Norman Rockwell did not paint digital strike zones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The day is long and chilly, but we paint a lot of faces.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz