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CEO Mary Barra noted that crossovers have become “significant contributors to our profitability” and now represent more than 46% of sales.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
MV Clansman will operate a service from Uig on Skye, providing sailings to North and South Uist and Barra.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Samples were collected near the Santa Maria da Serra dam, close to the Barra Bonita reservoir, where contaminants from across the river basin tend to gather.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
Understandably, GM CEO Mary Barra said Tuesday External link that Carney’s move was “a very slippery slope.”
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
"I will tell him, child, and I promise you, Barra shall not go wanting."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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