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The former couple had different custody agreements over the years, but the boys primarily resided with their dad.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Duke University’s men’s basketball success over the years—the national championships, the Final Four appearances, all the NBA players who’ve honed their craft down in Durham—has created a blue-chip brand.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
But many of her fondest memories — from her dad sitting outside listening to the birds and feeding the hummingbirds, to watching her kids grow up over the years — were made on a swing bench outside the house.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
About $35,000 was thrown at the problem over the years, adding new drains, laying cement and installing temporary barriers to try to prevent as much damage as possible.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Duke University’s men’s basketball success over the years—the national championships, the Final Four appearances, all the NBA players who’ve honed their craft down in Durham—has created a blue-chip brand.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
But many of her fondest memories — from her dad sitting outside listening to the birds and feeding the hummingbirds, to watching her kids grow up over the years — were made on a swing bench outside the house.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
About $35,000 was thrown at the problem over the years, adding new drains, laying cement and installing temporary barriers to try to prevent as much damage as possible.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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