as in requested
to make a request for
she has already spoken for the position, so it should go to her
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Despite that, in July, Molina Cervantes requested dismissal of the restraining order against him, according to court records.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026 -
To cover the gap, the board requested another fee of more than $3,700 per member and raised monthly dues by $75 for a two-year period.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tech Tutors sought to help seniors The Senior Service Council of Escondido is looking for volunteer tech tutors, tax preparers and receptionists.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both Paxtons sought to have the case file sealed from public view, but gave up that fight last month after media organizations and a government watchdog group sued to get access.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Spoken (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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