fray
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Former Democratic congresswoman Katie Porter also joined the fray.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
And the largest union representing nonteaching employees all but avoided the fray.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
An unenlightening spectacle last week saw Porter float above the fray, wearily raising her eyebrows over the squabbling among her competitors.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The curls are starting to fray on the ends, but the rest of my hair is still smooth.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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