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"I wouldn't say the word catastrophic - I always said she is an amazing player for us," said Jeglertz.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
The prediction market Kalshi was letting people bet on whether the pop star would say the word “ring” during a TV appearance soon after her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
“I really think you need to say the word no into the record so that you can clear that up,” he said.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026
That includes Rock, who is a perfect 9-0 at USC games he’s attended heading into Tuesday’s Alamo Bowl — and can now say the word “ball.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
They say the word “American” as if it’s scandalous.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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