recently
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Recently they have been posting ROICs in the 300%-400% range.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
Recently, in an effort to slim down my expenses, I’ve been reaching for more canned goods — notably, soups.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Recently, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion urging the commission to “refrain from entering into any new Memoranda of Understanding, Contracts, or other Agreements, or implement any pilot programs with Flock Safety or its affiliates.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Recently, Wallace took a second job answering calls at a veterinary clinic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Recently crews from California had even won Olympic gold twice.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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