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Members of the unions are able to vote in Labour leadership contests, and union representatives sit on the party's decision-making body, the National Executive Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"About one third of my clients want to sit on the pavements, especially during cooler days, mornings and evenings," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“You don’t necessarily want to try to stop it or sit on the sidelines.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

She plays Christmas music, and the guys who are waiting for visitors get all dressed up in suits and ties and sit on the bench by the entryway.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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