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“I was elected by the people to represent their opinion,” Kevin Andrews, a Hood County commissioner who has lived in the county for two decades, said in an interview.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

She sees more young people getting involved, including herself, a serial joiner who has lived in the area for five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

So I arranged to meet Leanne Dower, who has lived in Townhill all her life.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Since 2024, he has lived in Spain with his Spanish third wife, Alejandra Silva.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Another such easily satisfied friend of the family was Bathilda Bagshot, the celebrated magical historian who has lived in Godric’s Hollow for many years.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling