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Example Sentences
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“While every 401k/IRA makes new all-time highs by the day, Healthcare failing to keep pace or even stay in the same game—almost -16% vs. the SPX,” Holz wrote.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“It becomes essential vs. nonessential spending,” said Kate Beattie, a senior retirement income strategist at Capital Group, who has studied sequence of returns risk.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Although she felt like it was a "David vs. Goliath" at the hearing, she said she felt vindicated when the panel ruled in her favour.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
From there, it’s a matter of counting, hearing and feeling how the strong vs. weak beats are grouped to create a meter.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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