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The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Nicola, a poisons information specialist, had received her paddleboard for her 40th birthday just weeks earlier and had been excited about going on the trip run by Lloyd's company, Salty Dog Co Ltd.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If sports and money have converged in recent years, a championship run by the favorite team of Wall Street, Big Law, real-estate bigwigs and celebrities might mark the singularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

That is a lot, even for a company run by Elon Musk.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The building is a wonderful brick structure, over a hundred years old, and the bakery is still run by the descendants of George Leidenheimer, an immigrant from Germany.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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