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“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In response to the floods, the worst in 30 years, authorities were on the alert, reinforcing earthen barriers and preparing to evacuate if needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Those figures might concern central bankers given that rising prices could lead to increased wage demands, raising costs for firms and reinforcing higher and higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“This combination is key to us, suggesting the brand is not only retaining core customers but expanding its customer file at a mid-single-digit+ pace, reinforcing improved relevance and traffic trends across the platform,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The upper story was plaster and timber with stone reinforcing the comers.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss