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Noun
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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026 -
Becerra went from polling in the single digits before the fallout in early April to being among the top gubernatorial candidates.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply get to celebrate being in the room together.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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During her speech on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Langley, 27, tearfully shared her gratitude for her family, faith, and fellow nominees.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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There should be full transparency when assessments are changed and/or career scientists overruled by political appointees or other supervisors, including providing the original analyses.—
Jesse L. Goodman,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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He is widely believed to have chosen all top government appointees, including prime ministers and ministers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Preselections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselections. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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