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In California, mail-in ballots can arrive within seven days after election day and be counted, but they generally must be postmarked by election day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
But they fail to appreciate that companies innovating and creating new markets can grow faster for longer and in a more durable, repeatable manner than the market generally expects.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The concept of “underownership” generally refers to the idea that funds aren’t as invested in a particular stock on a relative basis.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In February 2022, Hugh, then aged 71, felt generally well but started to experience shortness of breath when he was exerting himself.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Handsome never even noticed that she was talking to him, as he was generally too preoccupied with his reflection in his new hand mirror.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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