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away

[uh-wey] / əˈweɪ /




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After Cooper’s ruling, Trump signaled he was backing away from plans to renovate the building, even though the order said capital repair work could continue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“And a lot of people may have passed away or had hantavirus, but it was never diagnosed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

But did Tuchel give away clues in his team's final World Cup warm-up game against Costa Rica on Wednesday?

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Just a short walk away, protesters marched under placards calling for his ousting as chants demanding an end to the resort project echoed off government buildings.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He can’t bring himself to take them away but can’t stand to see her face every day, either.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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