as in to rise (to)
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That majority is like 72% of the voters approving the 2024 ballot question calling for state Auditor Diana DiZoglio to audit the Massachusetts Legislature which Campbell also sought to block.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Schlossberg was endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the 86-year-old Democratic icon who met Schlossberg’s grandfather.
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The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who was recommended (although not formally endorsed) by DSA, was also reelected.
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Zapata recommends doing the task while in the shower by filling a dish wand with your favorite bathroom cleaner.
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As the search drags on, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday commended police for their efforts after weeks of shooting incidents brought international attention to the city’s gun violence problem as thousands of soccer fans visit for the FIFA World Cup.
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Tuesday's winner is favored to take the election in November due to the district's strong Democratic leaning.
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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