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“Peggy Price, we have the signatures right here to recall you,” Chavoya said, holding up a sheet of paper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But on a bright chilly morning in a Toronto area -- one of three districts holding special elections next week to fill parliamentary seats -- some said Carney's sparkling credentials had not delivered tangible results.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The remarks perfectly captured Vance's predicament as he leads a US delegation holding talks with Iran in Pakistan.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross leads the administration’s response, convening officials and holding discussions with tech and financial executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He’s holding a hat in his hand, the wide-brimmed-hat style we Hello Girls had used when traveling, which looks almost cowboyish in nature.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse