because
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He advanced through a crowded primary field in part because of a split Democratic vote, and he acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead in a heavily Democratic state.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The Fed probably wouldn’t raise its $10 billion limit in part because it would require an act of Congress, says Raymond James analyst Daniel Tamayo.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Still, Ajinomoto says it hasn’t hiked prices and won’t do so simply because it can, despite being pressured by investors to cash in on its AI monopoly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“I was $28,000 in debt because I enjoyed going out far too much, like every other college student,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
I never liked when Grandma said that, because it usually meant I’d never get the answer.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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