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deadline

[ded-lahyn] / ˈdɛdˌlaɪn /


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In Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom is negotiating with the legislature to pass the 2026-27 budget by a June 15 deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Padre Pepe's team are scrambling to help everyone submit their paperwork before the deadline.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

DCC said it agreed to an extension of the deadline for the consortium to make a formal offer for the company or walk away until July 8 so that the companies can continue talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And historically, Congress has fixed Social Security before the deadline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I found him in the morning, the day after the deadline, sitting in the thin blue light, his head bowed, his fingers entwined behind his neck.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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