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[turm] / tɜrm /






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The term “travesti” was long reserved for transgender people in Latin America, namely those whose gender expressions leaned feminine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It can’t, because the institutions that might anchor it—codified term limits, intraparty democracy, collective leadership norms—were either never established or were already hollowed out before he arrived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Neither Sanchez nor Fujimori will have a legislative majority and whoever wins must build alliances to complete their term, according to analyst Jeffrey Radzinsky.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A Trump executive order in December 2025 directed Nasa to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028, when his term of office comes to an end, and establish initial base elements by 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Second term began, and it was good to see my schoolmates again, especially Bright and Keli.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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