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Eventually many took turns sharing what they’d witnessed — friends and acquaintances getting detained and immigration agents swarming parking lots, sometimes dozens at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The massive opening for ‘The Odyssey’ provided a big boost to the summer box office at a time when the last few weeks have been uneven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Rachel, 44, who is graduating at a time of fewer vacancies in the profession, said she was determined to find a job.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The members of high-performing teams say they spend more time working alone and uninterrupted than the members of average teams: 106 minutes at a time versus 77 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“One record at a time, please,” Gloria says.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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