Example Sentences

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Some have seen their shares punished so severely that expectations now appear low relative to their long-term prospects.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Companies in the materials sectors have reported a roughly 42% jump in profits as of Friday, while consumer discretionary and financials have seen a 41% and 22% increase, respectively, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Then again, as we have seen with private-credit funds lately, a heavy discount to NAV can reflect investors’ discomfort with certain asset classes, especially ones that lack liquid markets, such as loans to smaller companies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Buyers who get the offer price historically have seen the biggest returns, and SpaceX isn’t likely to be different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Not to mention that she’s wearing sweatpants that have seen too many wears, and a way-too-big T-shirt that says “I need vitamin sea” that I’m pretty sure is her dad’s.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam