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She also contended that substantial FBI resources were diverted to such probes, and that she was retaliated against for questioning their legality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Her bosses contended the message flouted Hijazi’s request.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Telematics had the potential to offer the lowest premiums for drivers with spotty driving records who improved their driving habits, but opponents contended it violated Proposition 103, the 1988 initiative that regulates auto rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
He contended that these banks were “basically getting a little bit of the gross spread revenue … in return for an understanding that their analyst would cover the company typically with a buy recommendation.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“We have indulged freely in criticism of each other when alone, and hotly contended whenever we have differed,” Stanton later recalled.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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