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Releasing the ball from these crowded areas into more open spaces is a tactic that has helped teams break down a resolute PSG, particularly while attacking down the middle.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Releasing sterilized males involves no pesticides, and also leverages the insect’s biology: Males in lust are adept at finding females.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Releasing barrels from strategic reserves could cover the gap, but only for a limited period.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Releasing the Musk emails, he said, would have a “chilling effect on the frank and open discussion necessary for the decision-making process.”

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

Releasing a secret document he had essentially stolen from Rand was a betrayal of Rowen’s trust and would hurt him, both personally and professionally.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin