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One of the Gamecocks’ only interior presences, center Madina Okot, had three fouls early in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

"We have a clear, written policy that explains each step, including the necessary legal checks needed to confirm that a third party is entitled to receive the funds."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Debuting in third place was "The Drama," a romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unraveling just before their wedding.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, government pension funds have been investing more in private equity and alternative assets, which make up a third of their portfolios on average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Leaving a sizable number of bills in the mailbox seems ill-advised, but I don’t want to have to make a third trip to this house.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse