leap of faith
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Wall Street’s forecasts for Big Tech require a major leap of faith: that the biggest AI hyperscalers can boost revenue much faster than the costs of running their businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Many Americans cannot afford to take that leap of faith.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Alex McKechnie chuckles at the leap of faith he took when he packed up almost all his belongings in Glasgow and booked a one-way flight to Vancouver, Canada on 7 September 1974.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
If so, this quite a leap of faith.
From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026
For many, doing so meant taking a leap of faith.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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