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If they're authentic, these files may prove once and for all that Megrahi was guilty.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Let us celebrate. But let us not forget. And let us learn, once and for all, that war is a failure. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Catch me by surprise with your sincerity,” Sam tells her old friend, planting the seed for all that follows.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
But for all that, the survey shows concerns about global growth.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
It was well for all that this peaceful time was given them as preparation for the sad hours to come, for by-and-by, Beth said the needle was ‘so heavy’, and put it down forever.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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