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In 2020, the last time Collins was reelected, polls predicted she would lose to her Democratic opponent, but she secured reelection, even as the state went for Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

These strategies only work if grandparents have secured their own financial future first.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Bass swiftly secured enough votes, but counting continued to be tallied to find who she would run against to lead the nation's second most populous city.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

These are typically secured by a firm’s own balance sheet assets or by its share of fund profits, often referred to as carried interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“We have secured our first rock sample. It is basaltic in composition. And has indications that it contains salt minerals.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga