sterling
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State Rep. James Talarico is a young political leader with a sterling reputation for honesty and integrity, a Bible-believing Christian whose campaign is a test of whether voters still care about those values.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
They had previously considered other plaintiffs — including fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin — and ultimately concluded that Parks, a mature, married woman of sterling reputation, would present more effectively to white juries and the white press.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Yields on 30-year U.K. government bonds rose to their highest since 1998 and sterling fell Tuesday as fiscal concerns mounted on the prospect of Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
He wasn’t going to further stain his sterling 42-13 close-out record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Nathan put the cuff back with the other sterling silver jewelry and untied another trash bag.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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