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But a police lawyer said the sole reason was to preserve public order.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Philippines' sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of "extreme necessity", a stock exchange filing revealed Monday, as the country seeks to replenish fast-dwindling fuel reserves.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Monte dei Paschi said in response late Tuesday that it identified Palermo as the sole candidate for the CEO position after an in-depth assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

As the sole game being played that day, Spitzer said it’s “truly the launch of the season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

By the summer of 1942, only I remained—the sole member of my family left in the Kraków ghetto.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz