garnered

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Incumbent LA mayor Karen Bass garnered enough votes to advance to the general election on Tuesday night.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He garnered 43.7 percent of the vote, compared to 40.9 percent for Cepeda, who had been the favorite.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Simon had guided the show to spectacular heights, overseeing a 9% increase in ratings during a year with negative headlines and leading an expansion that garnered 2.5 billion video views across social platforms.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Luna garnered more than 61% of the countywide vote to defeat Villanueva, who drew less than 39% of votes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

While Hollywood garnered most of the headlines, defense spending remained the focus of the local economy for the next two decades, providing about one-third of its jobs.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser