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Riley is betting big on that translating to the Trojans’ defense this fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Traders using Robinhood Markets overcame anxiety around cryptocurrency and technology stocks in the latest quarter, betting big on events like the World Cup and driving the brokerage platform’s revenue to record levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Krishna bet big on a hybrid-cloud approach in response to the rise of hyperscalers and has long sold investors on IBM’s role in quantum computing—a next-generation technology he says is three to five years away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The companies position themselves as lifestyle brands and appear to spend big on social media ads targeting young music fans.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
My parents are big on me spending time in the fresh air, for some reason.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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