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personal

[pur-suh-nl] / ˈpɜr sə nl /


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Bolling admitted his richest memories weren’t of personal milestones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In August 2024, the NFL suspended Jackson for two games for an unspecified violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

City had an opening bid rejected by Forest earlier this month and Anderson's preference is a move to Etihad Stadium over Manchester United, while personal terms are not an issue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At the end of the trip, Trump Jr.’s personal lawyer commented at a business conference in Miami: “I had a nice closing this morning with Don Trump Jr., who’s flying back from India today.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Looking at a photo doesn’t feel quite as much like I’ve been snooping into her personal business.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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