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Earlier, prior to this spat emerging in public, the prime minister's official spokesman said: "The prime minister and all ministers remain in office and the normal business of government continues."
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The state’s true goal, he asserted, is to enshrine “local attitudes” and “a Hawaiian tradition” that “disfavor the carrying of guns” in public to prevent violence.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Rand Paul once had the political imprudence to express his views on it in public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
We would expect the next commission’s debate to be carried out in public using the standard rhetorical tricks of today — namely lies, deflection and personal abuse.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
It reminds me of Mom starting fights in public.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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