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Shearing

American  
[sheer-ing] / ˈʃɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. (Sir) George Albert, 1919–2011, English jazz pianist and composer.


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Neil Shearing, group chief economist for Capital Economics, said it remained to be seen whether the latest deal "represents a fragile truce or a durable settlement".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Well, Brent crude could end the year near around $80 a barrel, Capital Economics analyst Neil Shearing said Wednesday as he updated his forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

If oil prices go to $100 a barrel for a sustained period, the increase to headline inflation might be a more meaningful 0.7 percentage point, said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

And Mr Shearing pointed to high production among OPEC+ countries, saying the world is currently "not suffering from a shortage of oil".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

He hauled and grunted until he got Shearing over the rail into the dark.

From The Legion of Lazarus by Hamilton, Edmond

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