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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
"I was on a train and the first sentence of the book just came into my head - it was, 'His father was ever a man of few words'."
From BBC ● May 22, 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
“He’s the student body president at Santa Maria High School. Come up and say a few words, Frankie,” he said, motioning with his hand for me to approach the podium.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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