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However, his game time was more limited last term, appearing in 36 matches across all competitions in Guardiola's final campaign as boss.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But what was unusual this time was that it pitted the shocked and angry voices against authorities who said they were concerned about the four boys involved, all of them younger than 14.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
When the publicist said our time was up, Hiddleston stepped out of time and took one more question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Bisignano is one of the cathedral’s trustees, a group that at the time was responsible for raising funds for the historic $175 million renovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
A big chunk of the class time was taken up talking about and doing stuff for the elections.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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