placing
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But even in São Paulo, South America’s largest city and a major financial hub, investors have taken to consulting astrologers who analyze the dates companies were founded before placing bets on the stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Caltrans conducted local road improvements on the project’s detour routes, including the resurfacing and striping of roads and intersections, installing traffic cameras, and placing temporary traffic signals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
And if spending a little extra on a convenience ingredient keeps me from placing an impulsive takeout order?
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
The researchers envision placing the Andreev qubit inside a closed superconducting circuit, allowing its supercurrent to circulate continuously.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
Nate takes it from her, placing it on the workbench.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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