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On Friday, the appeal court said Manele must take steps before noon on Tuesday to facilitate convening parliament so lawmakers sit by May 7.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
As a result, even senior Commerce officials at times sit by his office waiting or outside the building, watching for his car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Judge continued to fundraise, often using collection tins, some of which still sit by tills in businesses around Teesside.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
"Tourists used to love coming to see the tram and sit by the sea, why take away both?"
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
He took a position on a high clump of grass at the edge of the bank and motioned for me to sit by the bank, but away from him.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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