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Sources indicated there was a 'we will be fine' culture at the club - something that pervaded the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Already in Algiers ahead of the historic visit, the atmosphere of an imminent celebration pervaded the air, with walls repainted, roads repaved and green spaces adorned with plants and flowerpots.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

A similar style pervaded the June 14 “No Kings” nationwide protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Despite the corruption that pervaded his administration, Chávez presided over resource redistribution and significant reductions in poverty levels.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

It was large and shifting, as though composed of shadow and the ominous stench that pervaded everything.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer