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[reed] / rid /




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Some of them will be read out at the Oxford Brookes University event, which aims to create connections between academics and the local community from 15-18 April.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“It will be a great joy to welcome you to our church,” read the letter sent by leaders of North Korea’s state-sanctioned Protestant and Catholic churches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

On Easter Sunday, a small group of Bostic’s relatives, friends and activists gathered nearby, some holding signs that read “Wake up Inglewood” and “Kick Butts out,” referring to Inglewood Mayor James Butts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A flag draped on a balcony overlooking the rally read "Tisza is surging", a slogan of Magyar's party, referring to the river Tisza, the same as the party's acronym.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“You should’ve read the article. They say she’s done so much with her part. Even though her scenes are brief, she upstages Douglas Fairbanks!”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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