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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping his hands and trying to rally his team after what proved to be the winning goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The comedian said if the government agreed funding to clubs "as almost a form of insurance" to keep trying new acts and supporting emerging talent "then we'd have an industry that can sustain itself".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That may have been outré to a middle and high-schooler trying to be cool, but at some point post-college, the Chili Peppers became synonymous with sweaty fools passing out in strip mall parking lots.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s more effective than trying to “boil the ocean with your entire data strategy,” according to Cramer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Holding it in my hand, I finally understand what Mr. Harris was trying to tell me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam