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Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Sometimes football throws up these bizarre twists of fate.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The utility has said that burying the wires as the town rebuilds thousands of homes destroyed in the fire will make the electrical grid safer and more reliable.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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West Ham United needs leadership that respects supporters as stakeholders, restores transparency, and rebuilds trust through action, not words.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Rigs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigs%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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