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Boston interim manager Chad Tracy stepped into the clubhouse to say a few words afterward but saw veteran players Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray speaking to the team and allowed them the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
A few words of caution on your healthcare coverage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Edelweiss,” in particular, seemed to resonate with people he met thanks to its simple melody, few words and patriotic theme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The two leaders shook hands warmly, Trump patting Xi's hand, and exchanged a few words on the red carpet before the cameras.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
True, she could only speak a few words at a time, and most often no one could even guess at the meaning of those.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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