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Raman is neck and neck with Bass, with Pratt close on their heels, according to the most recent poll from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, which was co-sponsored by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Netherlands-based hotels and resorts group said after market close on Wednesday that it had received a takeover approach from the Israeli company for 22 pounds a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The private placement, set to close on Thursday, would be Momentus’s second in less than a month and third this year.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The government's consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s is due to close on 26 May, with the government planning to respond in the summer.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And feeling that unavailing bond close on me anew, I was angry; for Ashe’s love had always forced me to act against my heart.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin