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They gave up 114.6 points per game, ranking them 11th, and they allowed teams to make 48.3% of their shots , ranking the Lakers 24th.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

While flu shots don’t prevent infection outright, research shows they are highly effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths, especially among young people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

There were also camera shots with cushions blocking the view of Scott, and audio synchronisation problems.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

They’ll need to stop shooting themselves in the proverbial feet and take some better shots downfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

The man with the mustache posed beside the entryway, smiling like a tourist while his friend snapped a series of surveillance shots.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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