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A second draft of the letter, dated March 4, contained altered language providing that the voter information would be “transferred” to HSI, with one exception: Voters’ party affiliation would be redacted, if possible, it said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

"I prefer to guide them away if possible, but expense is probably the problem, especially somewhere like York Station."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

I’d like to avoid going any higher than that figure, if possible.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The state issued a strong warning urging residents to prepare for a large aftershock, and urged residents to stay off the freeways if possible.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

The hallway falls even more still, if possible, and from sixteen floors below us a siren whirs past, and you can practically hear the flap of a pigeon’s wings from outside the window.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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