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He launched his campaign with a focus on affordability, but had sponsored an AI safety bill that was signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

After all, she had sponsored the commission’s enabling legislation and appointed some of its members, including co-chair Koller.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

His report found one care home that did not exist and had sponsored 275 migrant visas, and a further 1,234 certificates granted to a company with only four employees when given a licence.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Her family said they already had sponsored other people, so she was considering an asylum request.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

The government had sponsored literacy classes for all women.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini