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[trahy] / traɪ /








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Investors will also be closely watching Thursday’s jobs report for June as they try to anticipate the Fed’s next move on interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

With midfielder Rodri entering the final 12 months of his contract at Etihad Stadium, one of Maresca's priorities will be to try and tie the Spain captain down to a new deal.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Lineage is also using misters inside the building to try to deodorize the food until it is removed from the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Many were fiercely critical of the state's handling of the disaster, which has left residents in some places digging through rubble with their bare hands to try reach trapped family members.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.

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




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