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Applications for foreign citizenship have reportedly exploded over the past couple of years, for reasons I hardly need to explain.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The issue of Japan apologising for wartime atrocities has long been a sticking point in the two countries' relations, with China in the past criticising some of the apologies as insufficient.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
One number released this past week says inflation is running away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Unlike in years past, the term’s most significant rulings were not left for the last week in June.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Clare whimpered and raced past them, toward the blushers.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Conventions, Writing to Sources, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 1
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Conventions, Writing to Sources, and Speaking & Listening (Unit 1)
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