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Like the former secretary, Mullin has no background in law enforcement or immigration policy, but he’s fond of pretending to be a cowboy or a war veteran.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
And he is especially fond of Caine, whom he often refers to by his nickname, Razin Caine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
Of course, this is also where things take a turn, because lots of folks just weren’t that fond of the birds.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
He is fond of reminding reporters that he prefers to keep his intentions to himself and a small circle of insiders to avoid potential adversaries knowing his next moves.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The volume in question was one of the Giddy-Yap, Rainbow! series that Penelope was so fond of.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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