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Recent Examples of surfedKahanamoku first surfed Corona del Mar in 1914, before the surf break was destroyed by jetties in the ’30s, and became friends with the Vultee family, which had a home on the bluffs.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton.
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PJ Green
July 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Anyone familiar with the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic voter-registration numbers or who perused some of the better polls before the primary would not be the slightest bit surprised by this result.
The rough texture of the leaves is a plus because the plant is rarely browsed by deer or eaten by rabbits.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Makeup categories followed farther inside, while Korean snacks, supplements and wellness products were positioned toward the back — which many shoppers browsed while waiting in the checkout line.