a certain

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Because private shares are highly illiquid, these investments are bound by lockup agreements, meaning that investors are prohibited from redeeming or withdrawing their capital for a certain period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“She’s not going to work, but she does want to have a certain element of presence,” says Fanger, who is a five-time Emmy nominee for her work on “Grace and Frankie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He explains in the book that “. . . I could often advocate on behalf of arrangements or songs or decision making within songs based on the colors and shapes a certain passage evoked.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

And the Mitchell wicket went against a theory held by this England regime that a certain style of cricket cannot be successful in the Test arena.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“And the Colonel will be keen to hear that you’re violating a certain written agreement by speaking with outsiders about employees of the Park.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin