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"I started from nothing, but I tried my best to learn everything because I really wanted to become a coach," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
To convey so much using nothing but the God-given tools in your arsenal is the mark of a truly great actor.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
In fact, an entire team of Spooners does nothing but evaluate other Spooners and potential Spooners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
By the way, it’s not as if the primary coastal regulatory agency in the state — the California Coastal Commission — has said nothing but “no” over the years to oil projects and desalination plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
She’s wearing that principal gaze, the kind of face one might make if they’re reading an essay consisting of nothing but misspelled words.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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