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The MLS started play seven weeks ago but apparently someone forgot to tell the Galaxy, who continue to sleepwalk through a season that is rapidly slipping away from them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
While we wanted to embed the game on Slate for you to play, but Greg told us no because of security concerns—you can play it here instead.
From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026
This suggests that electrical activity driven by dust, lightning, or energetic particles may play a broader role in shaping planetary environments.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
‘Can I play outside with my friends afterwards?’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.