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Trump’s emissaries—his son-in-law Jared Kushner and his realtor friend Steve Witkoff—came close to piecing together such a deal through Pakistan emissaries.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

They spend hours in lines, piecing together meals from whatever they can find, constantly worrying about what to put on the kitchen table tomorrow.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The attackers appeared to have moved through interconnected systems, computers and phones, gradually piecing together a detailed picture of the museum's operations, Corriere reported.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Dunlop wrote up a one-page treatment and, by 2004, began piecing together a sizzle reel for his idea, “Behind the Gates,” to shop to networks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I’m mighty grateful for your help piecing together this mystery.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan