barbell

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“People are looking for some of that barbell optionality in LatAm financials and commodities,” he says.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

“And then the other end of the barbell is earlier-stage companies that have much stronger growth profiles,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

In part, I needed a trainer to keep me from dropping a barbell on myself; plus I had no clue how to safely do a squat, let alone design an effective workout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

"I had to rush to a class and you know when you need the loo but you ignore it because you're rushing, I lifted the barbell and it was just too much," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

His arms felt rubbery, like he’d been holding a barbell straight out in front of him.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan