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“I’ve found in prior research that immigration enforcement reduces enrollment by causing some to flee and deterring newcomers.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
That figure would have grown to nearly 3,100 on peak days this summer, a roughly 15% increase from the prior summer, the agency said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
One-fifth of the world’s oil flowed through the strategically-located waterway prior to the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.61, up 9% from the year prior and above analysts’ forecasts for $1.54.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“Because his memory is so selective, he has no scars from prior experience,” said Vinny.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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