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The lower view came as Chewy issued an underwhelming outlook for the current quarter, guiding for adjusted earnings of approximately 36 cents a share on sales of $3.3 billion to $3.33 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The bear was approximately 17 months old, and in the 70-pound range, Collins said, explaining the severity of the situation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The team estimates the program would cost approximately $34 million over a 25 year period.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
If you delay claiming beyond FRA, your benefit would increase by approximately 8% per year until age 70.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
She combs her fingers through my hair, retrieving approximately ten thousand bobby pins.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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