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On one hand, speed always enables Chinese players to adapt faster and, if necessary, correct mistakes faster.
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Review Biden’s diminished capacities and cover-up explored in painful, if necessary, book
May 17, 2025
Negative reaction to Biden’s alarmingly disastrous performance led him to abandon his campaign three weeks later and Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the 2024 Democratic ticket.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The Panthers would host Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
The games will start on Wednesday and last all the way until June 2nd if necessary.
—Ryan Stano, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Review Biden’s diminished capacities and cover-up explored in painful, if necessary, book
May 17, 2025
Negative reaction to Biden’s alarmingly disastrous performance led him to abandon his campaign three weeks later and Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the 2024 Democratic ticket.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The Panthers would host Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
The games will start on Wednesday and last all the way until June 2nd if necessary.
—Ryan Stano, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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