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So I wanted those neighborhoods to feel like those chyrons you have in a spy thriller.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

United are effectively out of the running, having not wanted to get into a bidding war and only wanting players eager to join them.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While the decision faced some criticism, the program regularly agreed to former President Obama’s preference for now-retired “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft to interview him even though other journalists on the team wanted a chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He just wanted to be noticed for using his body "in a unique way" - and Villa did, paying £2.75m for his services as Celtic failed to stump up the cash.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Sancho wanted to laugh but was afraid to; he'd seen his master get angry, and that could mean trouble.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios