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Brundage had been following the attacks, too—and, in between classes, was conducting his own investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sabalenka said she had never crossed paths with the Canadian, but had been following her progress and liked what she saw.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Freelance photographer Ryan Murphy, who had been following Border Patrol’s convoys around Charlotte, documented the Panda Express arrest.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

The couple, who live in San Diego, had been following the career of Ohtani since he played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Japanese professional baseball league.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

Lennie, who had been following the conversation back and forth with his eyes, smiled complacently at the compliment.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck