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Trump could use part of the speech to outline the next steps the White House will take after the Supreme Court loss.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Huntsman, the inspector general, said there are plenty of additional steps Bonta could take after four years of noncompliance, including trying to have county officials held in contempt of court.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2025

OK, sure, but I did a double take after learning that the final production took place in July 2021.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

Andrea claims Mr Scott gave her antibiotics to take after her first breast filler procedure in December 2021.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2025

“He don’t have to take after Lennie. Lennie didn’t do nothing to him. What’s he got against Lennie?”

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck




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