counting

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After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For their part, multiple California officials said — again — that the state’s long counting time doesn’t mean anything is wrong.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"It was a wise decision because Ebola spreads fast with such gatherings. We're now counting 19 cases and if the Martyrs Day celebration had happened, it would be in three digits now," Tedros said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Both of them went on to wrap up the championship, and Knicks fans are counting on being the third.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He frowned as he dumped the laundry on the counter and began counting the sheets.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu