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Fearsome in attack and Kylian Mbappe looking on top form.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
"I think we're building a beautiful ballroom on top of it, based on this picture," Trump noted, referring to his pet construction project which has been snarled by lawsuits.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Woodward also noted how good Muncy is at staying on top of the mental side of the game, knowing how specific pitches to different types of hitters should change his positioning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
In this instance, the stoppage lasted several minutes as Brazilian referee Raphael Claus and the Video Assistant Referee team studied Balogun’s cleat landing on top of Tarik Muharemović’s leg.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
A square pot fitted on top of the cooker and held five gallons.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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