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After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2020, the last time Collins was reelected, polls predicted she would lose to her Democratic opponent, but she secured reelection, even as the state went for Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The measure had secured under 47% of the vote as of Tuesday evening, compared with the opposition’s 53%

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

We go through another secured door and enter a courtyard that has the largest pool I’ve ever seen in my life.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya