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Each morning, groups of labourers gather at prominent squares in the main city of Srinagar, waiting to be hired.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Half an hour before the auction begins, the better-heeled buyers—including Drolma—set up their scales in the main hall, clutching fat wads of crisp, red 100-yuan bills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The museum was undergoing renovations before the war, so most of the collections were packed in the main warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"To be standing here right now and actually getting a chance to play in the main draw, it means everything," said Frodin.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
When I return from the Imperial Library, I find the king's nephew, Prince Alfred, sitting in the main salon, ready for his appointment.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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