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[rohl] / roʊl /




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At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I accept that we need to have a different role for government in the 2020s and into the 2030s than we have before,” Kyle said at the WSJ Leadership Institute CEO Summit in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There have been repeated calls on the UK government to issue an apology for the state's role in forced adoption.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Brett Matsumoto, nominated for BLS commissioner, will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for the critical data role.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Oh! Well, aren’t you lucky to have a guide like Anna May to help you along. I’ll bet she’ll let you know when she hears about a little role for you.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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