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The ads will run for 45 days in what Our Energy calls a test to inform further Cena ads next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
A major Democratic donor, Kounalakis in 2023 launched a campaign to become California’s next governor before dropping out of the race and announcing in August 2025 she would run for state treasurer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The commitments run for five years, and the court will have the power to enforce them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mary Harris: I was wondering why you would run for office.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
The princess quickly dismounted as well, then started to run for the trees, but Jack grabbed her hand and yanked her back behind Samson.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
