in light of
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Malta's Labour party won an unprecedented fourth term Sunday in a victory for outgoing Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Garcia said Friday he plans to push Comer to call both Blanche and Patel before the committee in light of Bondi’s statements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In the unexplained orders, the Supreme Court sent the cases back to the lower courts to reconsider in light of the high court’s Callais ruling.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
But in her letter, Phillips said "real change" in her role "usually came from threats made by me in light of catastrophic mistakes".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
And if love is a thing held in common, I suppose we had that in common, too, though I realize that might sound odd in light of the story I am about to tell.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
