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But I never bothered to tune into other matches even as soccer leagues from across the globe have stormed network, cable and streaming channels in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
As AI companies have stormed into the market, suddenly Apple has to wait in line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Despite Odegaard's disrupted start to the season and other injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, William Saliba and Noni Madueke, Arsenal have stormed to the top of the Premier League.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
Farmers’ groups have stormed European capitals to protest proposals to limit pollution from agriculture.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Robin’s face was drawn into a black cloud of anger, and if he had been able, he would have stormed out of the garden.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
