general
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Critics said profit had become more important than the supporter experience, with the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey subpoenaing Fifa to answer questions about its ticketing practices.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
UOB’s nonperforming asset formation was at 1% of its loans, which is similar to the levels during 3Q 2025 when UOB booked pre-emptive general provisions, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The endorsement deal with Daktronics raised suspicion because the company doesn’t do business with the general public and doesn’t need prominent athletes or celebrities to pitch its products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Getting a nation and a world to believe in the women of AFC Richmond and female athletes in general?
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
But in general, you already know the answer.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
A total of 84 generals and 22 lower-ranking officers were held in the house -- known as No. 11 Camp -- between 1942 and 1945, served by valets and even allowed out on day trips.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Attorneys generals in 12 states last week filed a lawsuit to prevent the deal from going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
There is a long tradition in Israel of former Israeli generals taking on Netanyahu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Working through more than 6,500 pages in Kolkata's National Library, he followed princes, generals, courtiers, royal women, imperial eunuchs and many others through tens of thousands of entries.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Word came to Boston that three generals, more ferocious than mild General Gage, were already on the way over to take command— Generals Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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