Avis

American

[ey-vis] / ˈeɪ vɪs /

noun

a first name: from a Latin word meaning “bird.”

Example Sentences

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A short squeeze that had sent shares of Avis skyrocketing is unwinding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Rival Hertz Global Holdings External link , which has about 75% of Avis’s revenues, is valued at $2.1 billion, or about 20% of the Avis market value.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

But there are some key technical characteristics of the recent trading in Avis shares that make some believe a hard landing is in the works.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Historically, Avis has been valued at closer to 10 times Ebitda.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Avis Page crouched in a corner, her eyes terrified.

From Industrial Revolution by Anderson, Poul William

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