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The opticians' manager Fouad Mehdaoui told AFP he acted on a tip from his pharmacist wife, placing large orders of glasses early on, but even then was outrun by demand and had to order more.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The melodrama begins early on with the opening track, “Te Llevas To” — a moody EDM elegy that explores the loss of one’s self after a relationship ends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
"The results show how important it is to identify social dynamics early on and provide teams with targeted support," says Schmutz.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Pyroclastic currents - rivers of gas, volcanic ash and rock fragments - continued to flow down Fuego's south-eastern slope early on Tuesday, the government agency which monitors its activity said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
We both got to the theater early on opening night.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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