wrote
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“The combination of two non-promises does not add up to a promise, as Coca-Cola wishes,” the government wrote in a court filing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
"The chair served as a means of private professional development for the person under investigation," the judge wrote when he charged Gomez.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
In a social media post accompanied by video remarks, Meloni wrote: “Neither I nor Italy ever beg.”
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Responding to the post on Instagram, the chef wrote: "Congratulations to you both sending lots of love, Dad. I'm going to be a very over excited Grandad especially this Christmas."
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
The efforts of Louisiana Congressman James Morrison, who wrote the 1951 bill in Joey’s favor, gain new life.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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