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May angels accompany Pope Leo’s mail-in ballot from the Vatican to the proper Chicago precinct so it doesn’t get sequestered in permanent limbo by the Justice Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Hochul has said she is confident James will “do what she has always done: look at the facts, examine the record and draw the proper conclusions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The president of the Hotel Association Pokhara admits tourism businesses have expanded "without any proper planning" in the region and been promoted "haphazardly".
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Their proper functioning is essential for maintaining the aircraft's trajectory and ensuring flight safety.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Thus when Mike Burry went into business he made sure that he had the proper incentives.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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