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Noun
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The race for the party’s nomination to replace Durbin, who was an ally of Kelly’s, isn’t the first time the seven-term Democratic congresswoman from Matteson has faced off against a candidate backed by the billionaire governor and his political apparatus.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025 -
Current director of player personnel Reed Burckhardt is among the internal candidates for a promotion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The biggest issue many will have will be Guardiola’s selection.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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One year later, Crow-Armstrong looks like a certain All-Star selection and is the talk of the town.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Most recent hires have been limited to political appointees and scientists already offered jobs and being onboarded, multiple officials said, when the freeze was first imposed.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
7 May 2025
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Trump has already demonstrated his interest in using the Justice Department to pursue those who stood up for the 2020 election by directing the department to investigate one of his former appointees who publicly vouched for the safety and accuracy of the 2020 vote count.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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“Preselection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselection. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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