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The Milwaukee Brewers were three outs away from clinching their first ever championship and completing one of the most dominant Octobers in baseball history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He has recorded more than three outs in six of his seven games, including each of his last five.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
She convinced the resident to pay £20,000 for a car and £9,000 for a campervan, which she said was purchased so the pair could go on days outs.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
He got as many outs as he did pitching in relief in Game 7 of last year’s World Series, but he threw more than twice as many pitches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Ins are easier than outs, you know. There’s tight places. You can get stuck.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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