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Some experts argue that a patchwork of state-by-state labeling, like California’s, could confuse the food industry as a whole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
When and how any punishment is applied will be crucial not just for City, but the Premier League as a whole.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The Bernstein team currently models a 46.2% gross margin for the company as a whole in the December quarter, while noting the consensus view is for a 46.7% margin.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Volkswagen VOW3 -5.58%decrease; red down pointing triangle slashed its outlook for the year as a whole, citing worsening market conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The courage and vision of men like Lekota confirmed to us that our views remained potent, and still represented the best hope for unifying the liberation struggle as a whole.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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