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From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
This outperformance, incidentally, is a bit awkward for all those theorists claiming that the so-called “size factor” — meaning the outperformance of smaller companies’ stocks — is dead.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Although it is the beloved destination of my dog’s morning walks, its insignificant size and awkward location just off Olympic Boulevard didn’t seem appropriate for such a coveted event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
With many parents strapped for cash and heading into the holidays, it's an extra expense to budget for and an awkward etiquette to negotiate.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was just a second, and he shot her an awkward smile, before turning back to the small line that had developed on the sidewalk beyond the box office window.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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