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Nvidia is on a bad run but things could be about to get much worse—if its stock chart is anything to go by.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Hibs are about to Hibs it all over again.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
To me, this is more of a Hail Mary than it is like they’re on the goal line about to kick the game-winning field goal.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
As Jason put it this week, “Baseball is about to embark on a necessary but dangerous battle for its soul.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
“My dear, I have good news. I understand that Peter is about to be released.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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