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England had its driest spring for over 100 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
He’s taking heat again this spring for playing both Doncic and Reaves in the second half of a blowout loss to Oklahoma City that sent both players to the injured list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
So it may be a quiet early start to spring for IPOs, with just two small deals on the calendar for the week of April 6.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
We need to consider how to make internet resources more equitable: For instance, employers could offer job candidates a place with reliable internet to conduct interviews or spring for high-quality internet for remote workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
There’s a wooden stage erected on the lawn, something like the one they used every spring, for commencement, in the time before.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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