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as in held on
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as in signed (up or on)
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And this year, Democratic voters held on to their ballots longer amid an unsettled governor’s race.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026 -
The primary runoff election will be held on June 16.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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According to Patel, one suspect allegedly targeted the Jewish Federation in Bloomfield Township that day, while another, who was employed by the university, vandalized the home of the University of Michigan's president.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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After hours of hearing arguing inside his bedroom early on May 26, another person who was inside the house in the 5300 block of Bonnell Avenue kicked open the locked door and found Maurice naked and unresponsive on the floor.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Once the ball is kicked, the chaos and controversy outside the stadium tends to disappear.—
Will Leitch,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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The grand property later took on a radically different role as the state-of-the-art St George's Hospital, rebuilt in 1825 by architect William Wilkins, the mind behind London’s National Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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As heir to the throne, Elizabeth ultimately took on a role she wasn't born for.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The former hedge fund manager ran on a progressive platform, promising to slash electricity bills by 25%, build 1 million new homes and rollout single-payer health insurance.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Koch left office in 1989, after losing his campaign for an unprecedented fourth term to David Dinkins, who ran on the promise of easing racial tensions.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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According to the staff report, data is retained for a maximum of one year unless part of an active investigation, and annual audits are conducted to verify compliance with privacy policies.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In hiring Jeffrey Kessler, Sorsby has retained a top sports litigator for his case against the NCAA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But the Spurs continued to close out, all to end with Wembanyama swatting away Landry Shamet’s layup attempt.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Deep Cover sees Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed play a trio of improv actors recruited by the police to infiltrate a gang in London’s criminal underworld.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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The working-age population is increasing, owing to consistent employment growth and a steady flow of migrants who are often highly skilled and actively recruited, and tend to come from bordering countries that have significant cultural and linguistic overlaps with Switzerland.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Kept (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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