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“I get to have a bit more attitude and sass. To be a part of a franchise like this is a nice little dream come true for me.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
A growing groom economy is ready to make those dreams, and more, come true.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"To score a goal like that in a European Cup final is a dream come true."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The best thing to say about the U.S.–China summit in Beijing on Thursday and Friday is that our allies’ worst fears didn’t come true.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Until you wake up and remember that what you’ve always been afraid of has already come true.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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