Magna
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Work started on the castle in 1215, the same year as Magna Carta, the foundational declaration of English liberty, was signed.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
But Magna and its big Detroit customers are forging ahead with plans to roll back EV investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“We did everything right,” said St. Clair Mayor Bill Cedar, who was part of an effort to woo Magna with tax breaks and the construction of a new water tower to supply the facility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
On Tuesday, surrounded by cud-chewing cows on the fields of Runnymede, King John signed the Magna Carta.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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