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Regardless of Smith, who was also dropped on two, adding crucial extra runs until he skied Mahmud, this was a fine effort by Bangladesh after Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The opposition was meanwhile represented by Dinorah Figuera, leader of the political bloc that won a majority in the 2015 National Assembly, the last legislature elected in a vote widely recognized by the international community.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
In each case, the Secret Service determined the elected leaders faced significant threats in transit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
In 2002 the port town of Hartlepool elected as mayor the mascot of its football team, H’Angus the Monkey, who went on to serve three terms.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
The first black alderman had been elected in 1915, and he was later elected to Congress.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
