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The $14 million is expected to serve about 1,000 households, said Abigail Marquez, the general manager of the city’s Community Investment for Families Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Goodman’s Richters should serve as a key test of the artist at a time when demand for his work at auction has proven volatile—but could benefit from the broader comeback of the global art market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Silverware, the first since an FA Cup in his first year, will serve to tighten that grip.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Coming off of Google’s renewed chip deal with Broadcom, an analyst is highlighting just how much semiconductors serve as an advantage to Alphabet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The reluctant girl had been persuaded to serve as lookout.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood