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They added: "Since the general election the Scottish government has received an additional almost £12bn to spend on public services."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The audio-streaming giant said Thursday that it will save two concert tickets for some artists’ top fans to purchase before tickets go on general sale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"I made general criticisms, I criticised the relationship between the judiciary and politics. As a judicial reporter, I criticised operations in the judiciary on social media, I want to know what is criminal about that?"
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Under California’s primary system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
And my arms and legs were still aching from the heavy sugarloaf I carried all the way from Mr. Lloyd’s general store.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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