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AVENAL, Calif.—City Councilman Ricardo Verdugo called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and got down to business: naming a new mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

When Drew got down on one knee, Danielle knew her answer, surprise or not.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

“A lot has changed in the 13 years when I first got down here,” Mero says.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

So when I got down on one knee I said, 'there's something in that song I'm going to put right'.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

Fischer apologized for his hasty words, and both men finally got down to business.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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