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Friday’s starter, Jameson Taillon, allowed four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings and has allowed 12 runs over 9 2/3 innings across his last two starts.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026 -
Georgia Tech won its second-round matchup against Virginia 16-10 earlier Thursday, scoring 11 runs over the seventh and eighth innings to erase a four-run deficit.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2026
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An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 May 2026
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Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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“Works (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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