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Araya, the arborist, outfitted Paloma Muñiz-Ochoa, 17, and Maia Atkinson, 17, then, one by one, taught them the leg technique to ascend prepositioned ropes to a branch 50 feet above ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The pass-and-move approach, nicknamed tiki-taka, was taught to players from the time they were eight years old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The Olympics have taught us this about boycotts: No matter how worthy the cause, no one pays attention once the Games start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"The biggest thing he taught us was his desire, and his drive and ambition to be the absolute best and to win every single game. His competitive mindset was so clear."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I closed my eyes, remembering when Granda taught me my first song: “Wee Falorie Man.”
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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