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But behind the scenes, institutional investors were also rotating out of technology and semiconductor stocks—sectors that had thrived in 2020 and 2021—and into areas that had lagged behind, including energy and oil-and-gas services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

In Uzbekistan, a different research team provided great detail about a pair of 6th to 11th century cities on the Silk Road, Tashbulak and Tugunbulak, that had thrived before being lost to time.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

But the conditions in which it had thrived on Tayside proved too enticing.

From BBC • May 28, 2023

Mr. Amirzad said his family had thrived with the personalized attention.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Martin had thrived at them all, always with that superior smile of people who were born to belong and excel.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie