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What if Sam Curran had not defended 10 runs in the final over against Nepal to avoid an all-timer of a shock at the T20 World Cup?
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
The Clippers won just one game last season by 30 points, their considerable talent rarely healthy at the same time to allow George and Leonard to take over against overmatched opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
In 1960, he claimed a hat-trick in a 3-1 triumph over against a combination of Egyptian and Syrian national team players.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2023
The two waiters were standing over against the door.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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