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For Peil, who last year completed a traineeship at tyre-maker and industrial supplier Continental before it spun off its automotive business, the crisis meant it was clear he would not be taken on.
From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026
For years, “harm” meant actions that injure or kill wildlife, as well as actions that destroy protected habitats.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026
Prince Harry's visit this week was meant to be the dramatic moment when his wife Meghan appeared before the UK public for the first time in almost four years.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
These emotional first-aid kits are stocked with items meant to ease acute symptoms ranging from worry or dread to a racing heart and upset stomach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
But he also didn’t know what ushering souls meant.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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