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[klohz, klohs, klohz, klohz, klohs] / kloʊz, kloʊs, kloʊz, kloʊz, kloʊs /














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“Politicians are understanding that this is a significant group of people who can move the needle in races, especially close races,” McKinney said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

But Gonzalez kept fouling off anything close to the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

That had followed an initial attempt to target him as he was moving near a hospital close to the city.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Brandon Wolf, who survived the attack but lost two close friends, has become one of the most visible voices in the push for gun reform and LGBTQ+ rights.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

He’ll think I’m rejecting him, and he already thinks I’m too close to Nate, so that can’t happen.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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