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Immigration agents had staged a mass raid of Ambiance Apparel in L.A.’s Fashion District.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
From the earliest days of photography, artists have staged tableaux for the camera, often using painting and literature as inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The workers have staged a total of 60 hours of strikes this year, causing estimated losses of around $1.6 billion, according to calculations by local news agency Newsis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Myanmar has been locked in civil war since the military staged a 2021 coup ousting Aung San Suu Kyi, and has been under martial rule since.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The two ships also carried theatrical scripts, scores of costumes, and huge quantities of makeup so that plays could be staged for the crew’s enjoyment.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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