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Swift, known for dropping hints to bigger plans in everything from her wardrobe, music and tours, has kept mum about her upcoming nuptials, but that has not stopped the world from speculating.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Michael Burry’s big short on AI just got a whole lot bigger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
AeroVironment was set to post a bigger loss in June, but the stock surged 19% on Tuesday after a strong earnings report excited investors.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
“But the bigger plan is — we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we going to get back to contention?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
“This is just for the employees. My boss’s office is near the front entrance; it’s bigger and doesn’t look like the perfect space to interrogate someone,” he quips.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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