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[toht-l] / ˈtoʊt l /






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He carried on like he's a total bystander in Celtic's double-winning season, like he was an old man who wandered aimlessly into Lennoxtown and was bamboozled by what he saw.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The investment drive has continued this year, with investments in the first quarter already nearly hitting 2025’s total at $64.59 billion, S&P Global Market Intelligence said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

We are planning to withdraw an additional $4,700 per month from our retirement portfolio, giving us a total monthly income of $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The diminutive magician scored twice, taking his goal total for the tournament to seven, before converting in the shootout as Argentina clinched a first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heroics in 1986.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If you had to choose between a total stranger having your baby brother and the Herdmans having him, you would pick the total stranger every time.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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