general
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Scientists and the general public will have access to all of Roman's data.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Graham will face Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in November’s general election.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Raghuram will make investments from the new fund alongside general partner Martin Casado, who also leads the firm’s software-infrastructure fund, as well as other partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It could also have profound consequences for Einstein’s theory of general relativity, which has been proven correct time and time again in the century-plus since he published it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Then I remembered the day before, down at the general store.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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Attorney generals in only four states — California, Texas, Florida and Illinois — even acknowledged receipt of Mexico’s demands, Velasco said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
A German major at the site, who only gave his first name Martin, told generals visiting the area that it had looked "totally different" before the work started.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Former four-star generals, Pentagon officials and congressional staffers alike find a welcome reception in the industry they once oversaw.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
He had a rare ability to draw out everyone he met, from common infantrymen to generals, who trusted him with their stories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Our dinner was followed by farewell toasts and goodbyes as the generals and dignitaries drifted to the hotel lobby.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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