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Right-hander Tanner Scott recorded the final four outs, striking out the side in the ninth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Property insurers had the best underwriting gains of the past decade in 2024 and 2025, according to S&P. Higher deductibles and tighter claims criteria are leading to fewer pay outs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
However, Bernanke warned, if future Fed communications put too many opt outs in the forward guidance, it could lessen the strength of the central bank’s commitment to a specific path.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The question is: Next season, when there are state championships held in the two sports, will there be fewer opt outs?
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The three outs come quick—which is great for us because the deficit we need to overcome doesn’t increase.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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