Example Sentences

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Raman, an urban planner, entered the mayoral race as somewhat of a surprise just before the filing deadline and shortly after she had already endorsed Bass.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Raman wasn’t endorsed by any of her colleagues on the City Council, and she has been criticized by some community leaders in her district for not paying close enough attention to their concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The first time Murphy ran for election, his county’s Republican Party had endorsed him.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

He was endorsed by green groups and the state’s powerful unions for government workers, teachers and nurses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Lawes hired the first black guard in 1925 and endorsed plans to institute a six-day workweek for prison officers, down from seven.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover