had

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Huang came in just behind Bass at nearly 17% and Pratt had 12%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In July 2025, 42 million Americans were served by the program; by December, the number had dropped to 39.5 million.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

During an investigation by the school, one student, referred to as Pupil A, said Blackmore had invited the group to meet her dog in the school holidays.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 55.4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I understood now why our moms had tried so hard to grow a friendship between Sela and me—to give us what they’d never had.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith