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For starters, many funds hold more than just loans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
For starters, CEO Elon Musk, along with other U.S. business leaders, joined the president on his trip.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Of their five summer signings, only Ellie Carpenter and Alyssa Thompson are recognised starters.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
When everyone focuses on sourdough starters, The Dog who adopted me over half a decade ago, and I, embark on a journey in my little Spanish house surrounded by San Diego desert soil.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
The trainer told him to demand that the start be made with a bell, not simply the traditional walk-up flag, and without assistant starters.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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