gunning
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Texas has been gunning to challenge New York as a hub for finance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Jurors in the highly anticipated murder trial of Luigi Mangione, charged with gunning down a health insurance executive, will receive anonymity, a judge said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Messi, however, will be gunning for the Golden Boot having scored five goals already.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
Seabiscuit lunged forward, cutting inside of Whichcee and gunning for Specify.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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