activist
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Even so, the activist investor who has mounted repeated proxy fights at Cracker Barrel, Biglari, set in motion a new one to remove Masino and another board member, Gilbert Dávila.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In this case, the fund being targeted thwarted the activist investors by denying them the full voting power of their shares.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
If you are an activist, journalist or citizen living in a country with internet restrictions, VPNs provide access to blocked websites and private communication channels.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Ruth, the wife of Joe Slovo, was a brave anti-apartheid activist who had spent a number of months in prison.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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