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Asked about the matter by BBC Sport after the defeat, Xabi Alonso said he was unaware of the situation.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Nvidia's board on Sunday said it had opened an independent probe into the matter.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
“Not too long ago,” he said, adding that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Rubio declined to address questions from reporters on the matter Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
In a low, soft voice, he said, “What’s the matter? Have you changed your mind? You going to take the roan this time?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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