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returning





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It feels as though some semblance of the old Spurs is returning, although they remain unconvincing in attack with just eight goals in as many games.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

He experienced it after leaving the Lakers, who drafted him in 1998, and returning with the Washington Wizards in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Woltemade, who joined in a club-record deal worth up to £69m in August 2025, is now on loan to Juventus, while Wissa has struggled for consistency since returning from injury.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Pawlikowski has said that he keeps returning to the past in his films because addressing our modern ills directly would be too daunting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ella shot a look at Brigit, who grunted in response, returning to her knitting needles.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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