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Her focus has shifted from rescue to recovery, to find the remains of her family and give them a proper burial.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Party inspectors said Jiang set up government funds without proper assessments or consultation and allowed private entrepreneurs to abuse them, resulting in significant losses to state assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Northern California, where she grew up, offers less hectic living, with family nearby and a proper house rather than an illegal basement sublet.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
I promised up and down that I’d buy a proper meal and not wander off too far.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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