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The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“The amount of work he put in, on the field and with the performance coaches,” said Mark McKenzie, who would lose his starting spot if Richards is healthy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
RCN director Rita Devlin said: "They have been asked to show their credentials to masked men. They have been unable to get into work."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"But the real challenge is to change the way the apps work."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
I landed in New York with nothing but the robes on my back and my ancient Staff of Dragonfire, which does not work in this mundane realm.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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