garnered

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Incumbent LA mayor Karen Bass garnered enough votes to advance to the general election on Tuesday night.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But she garnered urban legend status for making the call to kill off one major and beloved character.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He garnered 43.7 percent of the vote, compared to 40.9 percent for Cepeda, who had been the favorite.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Almost immediately, he garnered a slew of endorsements from his colleagues in the Legislature — many of whom had won their seats with financial support from Middleton.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

By the end of election night, it was clear that although he had garnered less than 38 percent of the vote, Thompson had been elected.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield