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[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /




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Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the meantime, he explained, prices will likely remain elevated, but not in an unprecedented way.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

With two wins from their opening three games in the 2025-26 season, it looked likely to be more of the same from Sale, but from then on, the wheels came off.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Baur then notes that 20% of $75 billion amounts to at least $15 billion in capital that is likely to flow to the U.S. on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Chauncey Burr was ordered to pay $10,000 in damages, which he likely could not afford.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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