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The efforts have been fueling anxieties about job security, particularly among younger workers who perform more rote tasks, though many have noted the technology could also present new opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

On the flip side, even a typical 10% drawdown in the stock market could shock the high-income earners who have been fueling consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

From police brutality to artificial intelligence, hip-hop artists have been fueling discussions about issues politicians are still grappling with today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Strong consumer spending and a solid jobs market have been fueling the U.S. economy, despite stubbornly high inflation and high interest rates making it more difficult to borrow money.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Avocados from Mexico have been fueling America's taste for the fruit since 1997, when the U.S.

From Salon • May 28, 2022