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A proposal to move installations farther west was floated in Trump’s first term but wasn’t acted upon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It’s worth noting as well that Abbott is running for reelection this fall for his fourth consecutive gubernatorial term.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
The company said it is "working closely with the MoD and Equiniti to ensure robust safeguards are in place for the long term".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
“They want me to take over when the winter term starts on January second.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
He explains: "At its heart are three criteria: urgency, severity and certainty. So, in simple terms, how bad, how soon, and how sure?"
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
In terms of ambitions for the season, he wants his players to be brave.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Pinterest said its approach of not monetizing “brand-unsafe” search terms is standard in the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“You feel his presence in terms of the mentality of the group and how he pushes and pushes and pushes,” Riley said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
George had been with Jackson during two terms at the White House, and he would later stand at Jackson’s deathbed.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan instructed the council to rewrite its draft policy, which he termed “overly onerous and archaic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
He warned that the production of what he termed "fake Irish wine" is the biggest threat to the industry's credibility.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Kalshi launched what it termed a “midterms hub” late last month, which it said would contain not only market forecasts but also news, polling and fundraising data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Saying it is taking a “disciplined” approach, On said it would protect “full-price integrity in a promotional marketplace” ahead of what it termed “breakthrough innovations” heading into 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Zillah’s lintscapes are termed “subjective,” “introverted” and “flimsy.”
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Price, who has represented the district since 2013, is terming out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out in District 3, leaving the race to represent the southwestern San Fernando Valley open to a newcomer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
Board members left the door open for Carvalho’s return by terming Chait an “acting superintendent,” to fill in temporarily.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
But Ramaphosa said those who wanted to leave were not happy with efforts to address the inequities of the apartheid past, terming their relocation a "sad moment for them".
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
McKissick also defended the phrase, terming it an inevitable response to the “dashed hopes and mangled dreams of a people and a result of the ineffectiveness of the nonviolent movement.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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