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[pleys] / pleɪs /








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While pressures on global energy supplies remain in place, travel stocks advanced Monday, while the S&P energy sector retreated 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

But he also said that "not all these fires are accidents" and "some are deliberately set", adding that since 6 July, 162 arrests have taken place.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Shortening the ballot-curing window, Alexander said, would probably require a broader discussion with election stakeholders and is contingent on there being broad voter access to electronic signature-curing options, which are not in place yet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

But because neither those funds nor the paid care workers are available to take the place of family members, the system will continue to rely on families.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The only way to get better was to have the courage to do it in the first place.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The places that are effectively replacing families with affluent childless adults are so far avoiding this fate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

A workplace, hospital, classroom, or other everyday setting might appear in a dream, but it would often be combined with unrelated places, shifting viewpoints, or unfamiliar surroundings.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

The South Downs National Park is considered one of the best places in the region for glow worms because it contains some of the country's darkest skies.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“They’re all over the place and sometimes in places you don’t even realize — they’re not even advertised. It’s important to understanding the potential of where this is and where it is going.”

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

When I was little, I believed that places like these held secrets that I didn’t want to uncover.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

As the pace of AI spending continues to pick up, investors have placed increased emphasis on return on investment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Hewlett bankrolled ELI’s 2018 workshops at Tianjin University, which was later placed on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Those who crossed the border illegally or who are undocumented can apply after being placed into removal proceedings, where they make their case to an immigration judge.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

To track this daily movement, UBC researchers Drs. Philip Matthews and Evan McKenzie placed a sonar system on the lake floor.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Kate’s and Maggie’s bodies were placed in a public vault due to lack of funds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

The struggle over public safety became concrete when residents began placing makeshift barricades in the streets to slow ICE vehicles.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Today, it appears the singer is enjoying a much smoother ride, financially, with estimates placing her net worth at a staggering $360 million.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The judge responded by placing a temporary administrator in charge of the estate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Joginder Singh, a 45-year-old businessman volunteering at the camp, said supporters from Mumbai, Chennai and Punjab had been placing delivery orders directly to the protest site.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

She momentarily lifted it out of the box, as if to show it their new home, then carefully put it back before placing the box on the top shelf of the closet.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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