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Drummond narrowly finished ahead of Mazzei in the first round in June, with both taking around a quarter of the vote.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
A credit aimed narrowly at post-production work currently being done elsewhere would be more effective, Button said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Spence was named in Tottenham's Premier League starting XI 23 times last season as they narrowly avoided relegation.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Former Rep. Elaine Luria, a moderate Navy veteran, won the primary in a Virginia swing seat she narrowly lost to a Republican in 2022.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
He narrowly missed a collision with Leafie, stepping out of Dye’s store.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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