past
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In the past two games, Wales and Italy have both scored bonus-point tries against Mitchell's side, registering 24 and 31 points respectively - their highest totals against the world champions.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Colombia-Portugal is only a group-stage match, but the combination of ardent fan support for these teams—and the game’s location—have driven resale prices past the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Over the past several months, tech-company leaders have warned that artificial intelligence could wipe out many coding and software engineering jobs.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Marner took a couple of whacks at the puck before finally getting it past Dostal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
In the evening after the last guest had gone I climbed the stairs to my room thinking only of the past.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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