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attending
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Broadcaster Jack Brickhouse in 1967 recalled attending a 1944 celebration for Siwash at The Drake.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
The 12-year-old royal will begin attending boarding school full time in September.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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“Showing up (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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