general
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However, these positions are not necessarily included in the party's general election manifestos.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
James, the New York state attorney general, will lead a criminal investigation into the Cornell Seven case after public backlash over the local district attorney declining to pursue charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
There are also 17 independent inspectors general, each with their own staff, finding inefficiencies in individual departments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
“This worry shouldn’t transfer to the general public right now, mainly because there is nothing for you to do and your risk is so low.”
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was easy to say good-bye to the monks in general, but not to Brother Ferz, who made me a novice and taught me to read and write.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
There was also a series of angry messages about other generals who had danced without his permission.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Defense secretary summoned the country’s generals and admirals to Marine Corps Base Quantico last year and delivered his “no more beardos” speech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Attorney generals in only four states — California, Texas, Florida and Illinois — even acknowledged receipt of Mexico’s demands, Velasco said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“It’s all right,” Hooker told Darius Couch, one of his generals, in an attempt to put a brave face on the situation.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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