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That’s what happened in late 1999 and early 2000 with internet stocks and in 2021 with bitcoin, when proponents lashed out at skeptics—right before prices collapsed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Tallinn's temperature is usually about 21C in July, but the city can be lashed with heavy rain.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Iran has lashed out at Gulf nations, long seen as a relative safe haven in a volatile region, hammering the tourism industry and crippling global air travel as their major hubs come under attack.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour lashed out against the proposed bill, calling prediction markets a “better product” in a post on X.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Duke called to the last puppy still furiously paddling in the swirling water alongside the raft Fred’s heroes had just lashed together.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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