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petition (for)

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as in to press (for)

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The agreement, which Oman has not yet confirmed, still requires approval by Iran's parliament and other authorities.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Despite the frustrations that come with creating one, a truly sleek bun doesn't require growing a third arm and relentless yanking of your strands.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026

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