general
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The sanctions come as Tanzania continues to investigate reports of political repression and abuses surrounding the general election held last October.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
If the state economy remains healthy, much but not all of this deficit would decline over time, provided that the state continues current grants and that general state-funded school revenues continue to increase annually.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"I made general criticisms, I criticised the relationship between the judiciary and politics. As a judicial reporter, I criticised operations in the judiciary on social media, I want to know what is criminal about that?"
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Yet despite this pressure on bond markets, the impact on stocks and risk assets in general has been relatively limited — so far at least.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Explain what we’re looking at, Dr. Achebe,” the general demanded.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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