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McIlroy must now make that experience count in order to achieve a rare feat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Where we're at now, it's wins and draws and losses that count in some ways.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Skaters make sure the dresses fit OK before McKinnon and her four-person seamstress team add sparkle, which usually means a crystal count in the thousands.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
In subzero conditions in Germany's frozen north, Kiel impressed against their heavily fancied opponents but were unable to make it count in a match with few clear chances for either side.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
He inhaled, then began his number count in a soft, wobbly voice.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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