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Analysts see the price as a good deal for Berkshire because the actual value of the builder’s home portfolio belies its lagging stock price.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
But Thomas didn’t care about the actual lack of harm.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
College graduates tend to dramatically overestimate their starting salaries, with studies showing that students expect to earn $80,000 to $100,000, while the actual starting salary is around $56,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
As one actual diplomat put it after watching Season 1, “This was helpful. Now my parents understand what I do.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
She hands me a calendar that’s printed on neon-pink paper, full of story hours and craft times for little kids, plus actual classes.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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