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Many Kuiper Belt objects – also referred to as trans-Neptunian objects – have been discovered orbiting the Sun, but like Uranus they don’t do so in a continuous expected direction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

These are typically secured by a firm’s own balance sheet assets or by its share of fund profits, often referred to as carried interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Several of Trump’s more modest initiatives, referred to by the administration as beautification projects, are complete or well underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Instead they can only be referred to by naming their parents.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver