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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
If not, it will be the biggest miss since Diana Ross shanked her try from the penalty spot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I’ve had a soft spot for Minneapolis and St. Paul for a long time.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
She said refiners were better off using reserves than buying expensive crude on the spot market, which often costs more than what they can charge for refined products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I can set it back on the same spot where its outline is still visible, but I can’t turn Jonah and me back into the people we used to be.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
