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U.S. job growth blew past expectations last month, a resilient rebound that defied concerns about a pending downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

One of the group's founders, Tracey Wilson, told the BBC they are advising those who declared their firearms to withdraw their application pending the court's decision, which likely won't come for months.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The work stoppage was first called on Feb. 17, after the staff union alleged that management had no intention to reach an agreement on the pending contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

To Charles he said gruffly: “Your license is suspended pending resolution and have Mr. Winter here on the twenty-eighth.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt