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brackets

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  1. Marks — [ ] — resembling parentheses with square corners. Brackets are often used within quotations to distinguish between the quoter's own words and those of the writer being quoted: “He [the president] made a memorable speech at Gettysburg.”

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In Meta’s case, the firm expects “healthy” revenue above consensus estimates and second-quarter guidance that likely brackets consensus, assuming no further deterioration in the macroeconomic environment.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Meta expects ‘healthy’ revenue above consensus estimates and second-quarter guidance that likely brackets consensus.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

This means more people start paying tax - or move into higher tax brackets - as wages rise.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The birthrate in the U.S. reached record lows in recent years as Americans in higher income brackets have fewer children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Interspersed with plundered foil bags that once contained frozen seeds, personal belonging bags hang from metal brackets like a file cabinet.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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