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The fact Covina agreed to play the game past midnight on short notice was a tribute to the relationship Murphy has with Covina coach Tim O’Leary, who was once the pitching coach at South Hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Van Der Beek himself was scheduled to appear, but was forced to drop out on short notice due to a stomach virus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
"I'm super thankful and grateful to Reina for coming on short notice and coming to fight," Serrano said.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Lee meanwhile called on the government to provide pet-friendly temporary housing, saying it was tough for displaced residents to arrange it on short notice.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Sherman was the only rocket boy I could round up on short notice.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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