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But Gonzalez kept fouling off anything close to the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Only a miracle in Copenhagen - where Belarus, under siege for practically 90 minutes, somehow managed to draw 2-2 - kept their hopes of automatic qualification alive.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Keep in mind that the eggs need to be kept in the refrigerator for eight to 12 hours, so be sure to do this the night before enjoying.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

As the manager of the Beatles, Brian Epstein kept the band’s image clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Of course I remember! A beautiful watch, Corrie! A joy to work on. Very old, only he’d let dust get into it. A fine watch must be kept clean, my dear!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom