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Production at some plants was halted for regulatory violations, while less than 7% of the investment agreements he oversaw materialized, according to party authorities, who expelled the official and transferred his case to prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Many Venezuelans have already expressed disappointment that economic improvements expected after the U.S. intervention have not materialized.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The position never materialized, but McAfee still benefited from the change in administration.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Average gas prices have already fallen below $4 a gallon this month as oil tanker traffic increased and steps toward the strait’s reopening materialized.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The seemingly inexorable rise of Pepsi—which had also been so clearly signaled by market research—never materialized either.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell