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[turm] / tɜrm /






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Although the council incumbents prevailed, City Hall will see at least two new faces after the Nov. 3 general election because of term limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And frankly, the longer his second term goes, the more it seems that fear is coming true.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

They will play in the top flight in 2026-27 after finishing runners-up in the Championship last term.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A decisive breakout above that level would be a breakout above a bullish ascending-triangle pattern and could open the door to a move toward $58 in the near term, representing 11% upside from current prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The smell of cooking food is often a calming one, and the kitchen grew cozy as the sauce simmered, a culinary term which means “cooked over low heat.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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