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However, a Max Malins try meant Saracens - without a win in five games prior to the trip to Bath - closed in again until Bath's Ollie Lawrence went over by the posts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But he said he’s also looking to four prior ETF launches that were focused on hot themes and then “acted as contrary indicators in an extremely precise manner.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In a recent email to faculty, Claybaugh said A’s fell to 53.4% in the fall semester from 60.2% in the prior academic year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But in March, Indeed’s Job Postings Index did lose steam, giving back the majority of the progress gained over the prior four months.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The cause of the fire was a heater that had been poorly installed prior to our purchase of the house, and we slowly rebuilt the damage.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi