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Anderson has also found himself higher up the pitch on occasion, with the protection of his midfield partner behind him, allowing him to showcase his attacking quality.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Fortunately, at least on occasion these do reappear and give us some exciting new research opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Its investors include celebrity athletes, among them LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrick Mahomes, who are frequently photographed wearing Whoop wristbands and on occasion feature in its advertising and promotional content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Few would dispute that on average or even at the median, males may be bigger and more powerful than females, or that in certain contact sports the difference may be telling and on occasion dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
There are ten breeds of dragon, though these have been known to interbreed on occasion, producing rare hybrids.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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