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Laxalt

American  
[lak-sawlt] / ˈlæk sɔlt /

noun

  1. Paul, 1922–2018, U.S. politician: senator 1974–87.


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Laxalt won that primary handily but lost narrowly in the general election to incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Never Back Down Chairman Adam Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general and a close DeSantis confidant, submitted his resignation on Sunday, according to a copy of the letter obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

After Montana, VanDyke landed in Nevada as solicitor general under Adam Laxalt, an ally of Leo’s.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

Then, once nominated, Laxalt allowed as how, yes, Biden had certainly won the White House and was legitimately president.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2023

The group, Never Back Down, also brought in Adam Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general, as its chairman.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

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