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When he said a few days later that he would accept them, but only if he won, most people assumed he was joking.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This is only the second time the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry constituency has been contested.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"As a Buddhist, I was taught to only do good deeds and good things, right? It's like karma, as the saying goes, 'you reap what you sow,'" she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Reports indicate retail investors would receive around 30% of the offering, with only about a 3% initial free-float.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“What’s wrong with you? Didn’t we say that since you and I would be headed for college in only two years, Dad would need someone?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold