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Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC he has a "duty" to stay on as prime minister as he sought to justify his decisions on defence spending.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Another sought therapy to talk about responsibility and career pressures, but the therapist kept encouraging him to explore his supposed shame about his sexual identity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
LA Metro has sought $2 billion in federal funding for the planned transit service for the Games, which includes leasing buses, hiring drivers and building temporary depots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
He also sought to project confidence despite the country's mounting economic difficulties.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The dowagers Ingram and Lynn sought solace in a quiet game at cards.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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