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But behind those calls are people who have spent decades carefully building a nest egg and are afraid to miss the SpaceX launch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Gianni Infantino has spent years currying favor with President Trump to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It makes sense, then, that he spent much of his time in ’90s celebrity culture fixated on O.J.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Los Angeles hired Laviolette to a three-year contract after he spent a year away from the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And it was during the months that I spent in the factory that a director of a relief organization came to see me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom