thousands

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"Our students were shouting and crying while and we needed to calm them down. And it was thousands of students."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Bass has faced widespread scrutiny in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Since then farms, factories, radio stations, livestock and thousands of family businesses have been expropriated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Fans have paid thousands of dollars for non-premium seating at SoFi Stadium; this does not include parking, which is estimated to be about $250 near the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She smiled and said, “But you’re always going to have grandparents everywhere. You are the miracle of thousands of grandparents. We are here for you. ’Ayóó ’áníínísh’ni’, shiyáázh.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith