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After winning one match at Flushing Meadows in New York, he decided he could not continue in the tournament and ultimately ended his season early.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows in New York City emphasized consumer-facing technology and corporate futurism, even though the official theme was “Peace Through Understanding.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
Flushing Financial is a New York City-based regional bank with $9 billion in total assets.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025
He has been weeping all night for his friend Eduardo, and then Helda Brandeis, praying for them with old Reverend Cho from the Flushing Korean Church.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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