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The company has dealt with problems during ground tests, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Earlier this week, England's World Cup preparations were dealt a blow with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's calf injury ruling her out of this series and the following three matches against India.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Early in the film, Racine, whose burn scars only cover her left arm, reminds Anaia, whose scars are much more severe and difficult to hide, of the cards they were dealt.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Elias said: "I found it very difficult and the way I dealt with it was by withdrawing."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Mr. Scanlon nodded and dealt us ten cards apiece.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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