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And snafus can be maddening for customers who might be waiting inside cars in the parking lot or expecting home delivery at a specific time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"And he also agreed to take the necessary steps," Anwar said, without going into specific details.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
You mention that, unlike some of your friends’ kids, yours don’t have access to specific resources.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
US President Donald Trump said the aircraft were removed due to "some threats" to the base without giving specific details.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In Catholicism, a religious order is a community of people who take solemn vows in accordance with a specific way of life.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Merseyside Police say an appropriate policing plan will be in place for Sunday but chose not to delve into specifics when asked by BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Beijing's foreign ministry said while it was not aware of the specifics of his case, "we have always opposed any slander and smear directed at China".
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The memo arrives in employees’ inboxes with unsettling news but few specifics: Layoffs are coming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Orth, citing the ongoing investigation, declined to give further specifics on the stalking accusation and whether any city employees were the targets of the former deputy chief’s alleged actions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Luke: a bit of a loser teen; for specifics, see above.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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