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called for



called-for


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It called for $130 million for the program each year for 10 years, and said any revenue shortfall would be offset with other state funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He reposted a video of the attack in Northern Ireland and called for protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

During his visit, the US-born leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics has denounced polarisation and called for "patient dialogue" instead of war and rearmament.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She called for a review of how the police have handled disclosures made about Sullivan, and into what action had been taken by the FA and West Ham.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When Guiteau attacked, editorial writers and others called for full-time protection of the president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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