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A highly publicized study last year by Moody’s Analytics contended the richest 10% of Americans earning $250,000 a year or more accounted for a record 50% of all consumer spending.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
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
Blacknell contended that four different medical professionals treated Linton after the crash and none of them concluded the wreck was tied to a bipolar episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Investment firm executives had long contended that they were largely exempt from that tax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It would be better for me to stand on a hilltop while lightning bolts contended in the sky.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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