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He was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina, holds a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics and completed the Senior Executive Program at the Stanford School of Business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Williams also holds the keys to a two-bedroom apartment in Paris, which she purchased in 2007 during her tennis circuit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

For Roche, the deal is a way to broaden its footprint in oncology, where it already holds a dominant position globally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Joe Root holds the record for most Tests as England skipper, with 64.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I’m a little nervous he’ll beg to go into the room where Brie’s doing her story time, but he holds my hand as we walk by and doesn’t say a word.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison