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collectives

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plural of collective

as in groups

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The other two, one in Miami and another in Tallahassee, were both filed by various voting rights groups on the same day DeSantis signed the bill — April 1.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Investigators were combing through the area in large groups, searching the ground for possible clues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

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Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.

— Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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Creating tax incentives and grants for startups and entrepreneurs, while increasing taxes on big, multinational corporations, would also help.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Candidates have the opportunity to apply for client-specific opportunities, including major corporations like Intel, defense organizations like NATO, and governments like Norway.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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