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The determined look on his face backed up the statements he has made about continuing his career and he told friends that he is ready to start training right away.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The city has not publicly endorsed or opposed the ballot proposals backed by WOW, and Mayor James Butts declined to comment on those initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Kalshi recently backed the launch of Americans for Fair Markets, an advocacy group that supports “federally regulated, onshore exchanges vs. offshore platforms with no KYC and no recourse,” according to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He backed a law paving the way for a state of emergency which would authorize military deployment to repress the movement and clear the blockades.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He hurried around the swamp and into the woods that backed both the middle school and high school grounds.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste