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“Bottom Line, adjusted 1Q earnings were ahead of expectations on the strength of Power Systems margin performance in the quarter,” wrote Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann in a Tuesday report.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The company’s remaining performance obligations, or backlog of customer commitments, almost quintupled year-over-year to $460 billion, largely on the strength of cloud sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Manufacturers now use different ratings on the labels of the creams - from mild to very potent - so there is more clarity on the strength of these medications.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“Monarch” swaggers forth on the strength of Kurt Russell’s rebel cowboy spirit.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
She was used to judging people by their faces, and it seemed natural to her that Winston should believe O’Brien to be trustworthy on the strength of a single flash of the eyes.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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