- present tense form of share (3rd person singular).
shares
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An experimental mRNA vaccine’s success against melanoma has investors betting on a new era for cancer vaccines, with Moderna shares more than doubling last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
There are reports that Walter is selling his shares in the Chelsea Football Club of the English Premier League, but that won’t cut it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Alibaba shares have declined by roughly one fifth in 2026 but it’s still among the top half-dozen largest stocks in China with a market capitalization of around $300 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Chinese tech giant Alibaba is keeping focus on the sector after announcing on Sunday that it plans to issue $10.2 billion in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global AI ambitions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Cuz,” she says, shrugging and bouncing off to the bed she shares with Mama.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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