chest

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The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A plot twist near the end rewards much of the reader’s patience; after so much standstill, the sudden change strikes Suzanna—and us—like a blow to the chest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"I watched the World Cup but I didn't know how I was going to watch it, because there was an awful lot going on in my head and in my chest," he added.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Lucy followed Maggie and offered to carry the ice chest, so Maggie didn’t have to juggle it along with her auntie’s ceramic bowl and the bags of flour.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith