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[ri-zoom] / rɪˈzum /


résumé


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It’s hard to say when the BOJ might resume rate increases—possibly in September, investors believe—at what pace, or to what level.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

November 18: The FAA clears the 737 MAX to resume service.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

A recruiter’s eyes will scan the work experience at the top of a resume first, while certifications appear lower in the document, Burke noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

It did not say how long it would take for normal supplies to resume.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

In consequence, a couple of dozen harmless people had to make lengthy, pointless detours by road before they could resume their long hike.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

After 30 years of innovation in the L.A. music scene, Cut Chemist’s résumé of achievements is too long to list.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

For behind the humility, résumé, folksy affect and demonstrable legislative mastery has always lurked a little engine of ambition that, like Lincoln’s, “knew no rest.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

They had spent millions on a high-profile coach with a glittering European résumé.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Now the former top Republican official can add another distinction to his résumé: felon.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

But now it feels like I’m auditioning for Broadway with no training and an empty résumé.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

May 27: Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX at low volumes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Prices for gasoline, diesel and many petrochemicals have risen even more sharply and aren’t expected to ease until normal tanker traffic through the strait resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

"Once it resumes normal operations, Swift could continue searching for more examples of out-of-place black holes."

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

The Saudis have repeatedly said that they will not normalize relations with Israel unless Israel resumes talks toward creating a Palestinian state.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Heather hops on the treadmill and resumes scheming.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Both contracts surged more than 20% in July after the U.S. and Iran resumed attacks and Houthi rebels threatened shipping through the Red Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Pakistan rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Nonetheless, as cars returned and speeding increased, accidents resumed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

And following a cyberattack on its Fairlife milk segment, the company said most production had resumed at its four U.S. facilities, with availability on store shelves “largely unimpacted.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Clare’s interest dwindled and he resumed his search for compost.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

“That said, there is still a meaningful gap between talks resuming and the Strait of Hormuz fully reopening,” he added.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

It added that restrictions would remain in place until conditions are considered safe, with activities resuming "as soon as possible".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The agreement was short-lived, however, with U.S. and Iranian attacks resuming this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

"Now the plant is resuming operations, specialists and workers are being recruited. We are pinning our hopes on this plant, that people will come and the village will continue to live."

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

She spoke with congressional leaders about resuming testing.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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