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But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“If they are united, the middle powers can counter the great powers,” said French political scientist Nicolas Tenzer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Only long walks outside could counter my phone telling me for hours each day that L.A. was cooked.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Even tinned fish — one of my favorite budget-friendly pantry luxuries — delivers that distinctive briny quality without requiring a trip to a specialty seafood counter.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
He glanced toward the passage to the workroom before he caught my hand on the counter and gave it a squeeze.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 6
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