gunning

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The congressional seat Galindo is gunning for represents TX-35, a newly redrawn district that encompasses part of the San Antonio metro area and a slice of rural Texas to the south and east.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

True, AI could still be gunning for the travel-agent business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

And as companies get better at collecting and analyzing personal data, they aren’t just gunning for the money coming out of your wallet — they’re controlling how much goes into it, too.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A man accused of impersonating a federal agent in a bid to allegedly free Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down the CEO of United Healthcare in 2024, has been arrested.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Garrett seems to be gunning for two pieces, actually.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli