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The person warning George was his deputy, Gen. Chris LaNeve, whom the administration plans to submit to the Senate for confirmation but hasn’t yet, most likely because he doesn’t have the support.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2026

Citizenship and Immigration Services for an extension and submit to biometric vetting, background checks and fraud screening — shifting the decision on extra time from campus officials to the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

I feel like it’s not inevitable, I’m not going to submit to despair.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

Back in 416 B.C., the refusal to submit to Athens, the superpower of antiquity, ended badly for the islanders of Melos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Mrs. Trepid talked her husband into ripping up the forms they were supposed to submit to the authorities, reporting the twins’ arrival.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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