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That means all the road upgrades, water lines, streetlights and the like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
People on low incomes may also be eligible for grants to help with insulating their homes, and there are local schemes offering grants for solar panels, heat pumps and the like.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Actuarial analysis, consideration of historical performance and precedent, trend analysis, Monte Carlo scenario modeling and the like help determine probabilities so an investor can calculate the “excess” return required to compensate for a risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Even if Warsh avoids commenting, many of his colleagues in attendance will be sharing their views in interviews and the like.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The steakhouse, beige with red awnings, is in an outdoor mall with all the regular shops: American Eagle, Kayjewelers, and the like.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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