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But if the war ends and the supply chain is healed, Japan could benefit from the same dynamic that the U.S. had where inflation came down without forcing a contest between monetary and fiscal policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has also said he will stand if there is a leadership contest - but Sir Keir has said he will not walk away from the top job.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Even ignoring the element of tradition, New Hampshire, with its small size, ease of access, and traditional obsession with democratic representation and retail politics, easily fits the mold for the earliest contest.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
In its lawsuit, Posillico made explicit that it did not contest the use of waivers to expedite construction of the wall.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
When Mr. Martinez announced that Specimen had won first prize in the art contest Jeremy clapped and cheered.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
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Orbiting Jupiter
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