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Some tourists waited under a pine tree while others hurried up the Via dei Fori Imperiali, wearing hats or carrying umbrellas to escape the infernal sun.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
From the moment Villa keeper Emi Martinez was hurried into a clearance that created a chance for Richarlison in the opening seconds, the visitors were all over their opponents in every action.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Jonathan slid off the tree and hurried back to Abby.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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