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Digital giants including Amazon, Apple and Meta spent 73 million euros on EU-focused lobbying annually, ahead of the 66.7 million euros spent by the finance sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Treasury yields fell ahead of U.S. inflation data and despite lingering tension in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Protesters have been steadily gathering for a week ahead of a massive protest planned for Tlalpan, near the Azteca Stadium on Wednesday night ahead of the first match.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the 2024 General Election, he took 32.8% of the vote, ahead of Labour and the Conservatives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I ran on ahead of the others and opened the farmyard gate.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo