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Companies might face the uncomfortable choice of passing increases on to consumers who have already made clear they have little appetite for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Of those, 22 went straight on to Israel, including three on FedEx planes registered in France, according to the complaint, whose authors claim that FedEx "must have known the contents".
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Together, he and Watts would go on to form one of rock’s most decorated rhythm sections.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
But the government wants to shift older, clean energy projects – which account for about one-third of Britain's electricity generation - on to fixed-price contracts.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“The Neelys,” I said, holding on to her sleeve.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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