past
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The disease became much more aggressive in the past decade, which has been "pretty horrendous" and Katie needed long spells in hospital.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“We’re seeing home buyers look past the short-term rate fluctuations and actively enter the market, signaling renewed confidence in homeownership opportunities.”
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
They haven’t seen America publicly loved a lot the past few decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Khuliso Mudau broke towards the area and looked to skip past Montes, but the South African was stopped in his tracks by a rash tackle.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
His eyes linger on mine for a longer-than-normal moment before he darts past Zara into the house.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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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