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Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Many truckers held on even as costs for drivers, equipment and insurance rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It has been held by the SNP's Stephen Flynn since 2019.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Pope Leo flew to Spain on Saturday, starting his visit in Madrid where he gave an unprecedented speech to the Spanish parliament and held an open-air mass with 1.5 million people.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Surely Dr. Harlow must be held in the highest regard by Hannah Gage.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman