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He would later settle a civil lawsuit brought by his former employer, which contended he played a role in Kao’s campaign finance and loan fraud schemes, for $425,000.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
She also contended that substantial FBI resources were diverted to such probes, and that she was retaliated against for questioning their legality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Over the summer, the restaurant industry also contended with a cyclospora outbreak that made more consumers squeamish about ordering things like salads.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
They also contended that the unit had little authority about which applicants advanced in the recruitment process — decisions, they said, that had to go through several layers of review.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But all the other accused contended that the document, while drawn up by the High Command, had not been approved by the ANC executive or even seen by Chief Luthuli.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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