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Investment firm executives had long contended that they were largely exempt from that tax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Over the summer, the restaurant industry also contended with a cyclospora outbreak that made more consumers squeamish about ordering things like salads.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Chávez contended that families required stability before their children could take advantage of school, and a union was the first step, according to Chatfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Defense attorneys argued she did so in the midst of severe postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contended she acted with clear intent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Often at funeral games after the death of kings when you yourself contended, you’ve seen athletes cinch their belts when trophies went on view.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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