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But these wider problems of the entire game are not an excuse for an England team who, frankly, would be given a pass for endless hours after midnight if they were winning.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I was raised near the shore of Chicago’s slice of Lake Michigan, a body of water wide and blue enough to pass for the sea.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Most guests enter for free with Priority Pass, but you can also buy a day pass for $70 that includes drinks, food and gaming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Bode explained that she had been unable to locate her virtual boarding pass for her connecting flight, so she approached the crew at the gate for assistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
In the dark the iron could pass for tarnished diver.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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