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When I look at things objectively, if things were balanced out a little bit more, I still think it would have been very, very close.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The former Health and Human Services secretary clinched the first spot in the primary with Republican Steve Hilton appearing to be a close second.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The list is as of April 30, but other information is as of the close on Monday:
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
But Pulte also claimed to have been uniquely close to his grandfather, Coe’s close friend.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Do what you must and close this book.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
