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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preselections
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026 -
Despite differing views on candidates and issues, voters interviewed at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center agreed on the importance of participating in the democratic process.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But Democrats are using their leverage here with FISA to force the president to change his nominees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The trials are at risk because of a rule proposed by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in May that would give political appointees the final word on federal research grants across agencies—a departure from years of relying on scientific peer review to judge grants’ merits.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The pending proposal would give political appointees more authority over decisions that have previously been made through agency review, expert assessment and program rules.—
Mirae Kim,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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