clan
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President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It’s a crowded field that includes a member of the Kennedy clan, a Republican turned Bluesky superposter, and a candidate with the financial backing of none other than Michael Bloomberg.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Longet was a regular on the show, and the family-oriented Christmas TV specials, often featuring the entire Williams clan, were a ratings juggernaut.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The senator, who is not related to the famous political clan that produced former president John F Kennedy and Trump's health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, said his resolution is about "shared sacrifice."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
It was the proper response, mind you, quite customary to the particular warrior clan to which Major Puff belonged.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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