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By contrast, the Greens registered just £209,000 in private donations, with the Liberal Democrats declaring £2.2m.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He has pledged to issue executive orders declaring California’s housing shortage a state of emergency and directing state agencies to maintain coverage for every Californian affected by federal or Medi-Cal cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“The American people are hiding something from the world,” one pair said before declaring their goal: to get as many Europeans as possible to try ranch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That was an era during which Springsteen was fond of declaring “the majesty, the mystery, the ministry — of rock ‘n’ roll!”

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Everywhere I looked, articles in magazines, newspapers, and online were declaring me America’s best hope to win five gold medals in Rio.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles