counting

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More than a dozen states have similar laws that allow for counting late-arriving ballots, and most states accept such mail ballots from members of the military who are stationed overseas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

For their part, multiple California officials said — again — that the state’s long counting time doesn’t mean anything is wrong.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"It was a wise decision because Ebola spreads fast with such gatherings. We're now counting 19 cases and if the Martyrs Day celebration had happened, it would be in three digits now," Tedros said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Some hotel owners are still counting on last-minute bookings closer to game day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They walked the rest of the way in silence, Clare counting his steps, Gingersnipes scampering to keep up.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman