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As part of his negotiations to stay on he surely raised it as a big issue.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Even some high-income travelers who can still afford a European vacation are opting to stay in the States, said Wander CEO John Andrew Entwistle.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, he had to be up early Thursday, so he figured he might as well take advantage of the opportunity for a little extra sleep rather than stay up late to suffer through a blowout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“At the same time, a lot of them could be putting their own lives at risk if they stay on a hunger strike too long.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I stay low to the ground, sneak along the back of Mrs. Jones’s yard until I reach the rear of Dad’s and climb the three crooked cement steps to the door.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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"The Flea" by John Donne
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United States v. Nixon (1974), List 4
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