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Long before she announced her candidacy, Roy had begun courting public servants inside the sprawling city attorney’s office to ensure her plan passed muster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
They’ve already begun amassing young talent, though they still lack a long-term answer at quarterback, a position they’re expected to address this offseason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Dozens of visitors have begun flocking to a new museum opened by Iraq's Jewish community, the first of its kind, amid ongoing efforts by the minority to preserve its heritage.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
A simpler driver was supply and demand: Corporate debt issuance tied to the AI buildout has begun to cool, leaving fixed-income investors with fewer alternatives.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
In 1799, New York had begun the gradual process of abolishing slavery.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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