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In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Alito angrily lashed out when Jackson critiqued these shadow-docket decisions, like the one earlier this month in which the court exempted its typical procedural rule to make sure Callais went into effect immediately.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a rare statement, calling on US broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host over his comments.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Halkett lashed one from distance, Smith saved again.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
When she did, the answers lashed themselves across the right of the screen almost before she had finished.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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