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Wogan worked as a judge and a Pennsylvania state representative after attending college and law school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Fighting across three-minute rounds - rather than two minutes as is traditionally the case in women's boxing - 34-year-old Cameron worked at a high tempo and did her best work on the inside.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

U.S. forces worked to locate the airman as Iranian forces — and even civilians — were encouraged to find him first, raising fears he could be captured.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But firefighters worked quickly to keep hers and her neighbors’ properties safe, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

At least, at noontime we were given a boiled potato and some thin soup; those who worked inside the camp had no midday meal.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom