someone
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"How was the route, guys?" a man asked in one clip, as someone at the back of the lorry gave a thumbs-up.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
They’ve ruined the most amazing, the most beautiful place on earth,” and tweaked a popular Texas slight about someone being all hat and no cattle to describe Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Jonas: "Every fight at heavyweight is a tough fight. It only takes one shot. But you would expect someone of Tyson's class and experience to be able to handle him."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
For three seasons, Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, has used unconventional methods —think taking someone with aggression issues to a boxing ring — to get through to his patients.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Each time someone left the room he had to step over a dozen others.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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