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But Russell and Verstappen were fighting at the front, costing each other time, and Antonelli was up to third by lap 13, just 1.8secs off Verstappen in the lead, with Russell between them.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, fighting around the Strait of Hormuz is putting additional pressure on global energy supplies.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
One military official with the internationally recognised government based in Aden said fighting had subsided in the early hours of Sunday morning.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Most crimes across Mexico went unsolved, and authorities sometimes appeared to be colluding with criminals instead of fighting them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
He was much scarred from fighting, with notched ears and lines on his muzzle, but he was a very good dog—strong and honest—and we liked him.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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