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According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In fact, omitting just three exceptional years–1998, 2001, and 2002–reduces the annual performance “significantly,” he found.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the ECB "need to act fast" because omitting players based on their nationality "should not be allowed to happen".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

General manager Bill Guerin built Team USA’s Olympic roster to have an identity, omitting top goal-scorers for players like the Tkachuks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

“I dare say,” replied Mrs. Weston, smiling, “that I thought so then;—but since we have parted, I can never remember Emma’s omitting to do any thing I wished.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen