up for grabs
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Combined, those factors make the battle for control of the House incredibly close, which in turn makes the five seats up for grabs in California pivotal — and potentially decisive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Because the top two spots in each contest are up for grabs, elections experts warn that the vote results may not be known for days.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
For now, leadership in the sector remains up for grabs, but quantum investors are riding a multiday high courtesy of the Commerce Department’s latest move.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Other Spirit assets up for grabs include its flight positions and gates in Newark, N.J.,
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
On his first trip to the basement, Gogol sees a table on which other tenants have left things up for grabs: books, videotapes, a white casserole with a clear glass lid.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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