- present participle of accord.
according
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Global AI-related debt issuance across corporate bonds and leverage loans was already nearing $500 billion this year, according to a recent Goldman Sachs estimate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Any time someone stops smoking—even temporarily—their heart rates can drop to normal levels in around 20 minutes, according to the American Lung Association.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The teenager spent around two days in hospital before being discharged to go home, where he died, according to officials.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Since the start of 2026, Tesla has grown its number of unsupervised miles per week at double-digit rates, according to Elluswamy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"And according to this clue, you took this photo outside. Which means that you took the slippers from the studio."
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
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