basis
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With markets discounting 75 basis points of additional tightening by summer 2027, SEB thinks maximum hawkishness in market pricing has been reached, reducing the likelihood of further major bond selloffs, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She added her powerlifting has led to having more capability on a day-to-day basis, along with now being able to touch her toes first thing in the morning.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The 10-year yield fell 5.7 basis points Thursday to 4.946%, its lowest level in a week, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Foreign journalists have been subject to a similarly flexible standard that allows them to remain in the country on an open-ended basis, provided that they continue working for the same employer.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Along the way, he also worked out and published the first tables of human mortality, the scientific basis on which life-insurance premiums are calculated.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Meanwhile, the US embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a "reconsider travel" advisory, warning that Houthi attacks had targeted cities, infrastructure, airports, military bases, diplomatic facilities and energy facilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The report does not include those costs in its estimates, saying it is not yet clear if all the bases will be rebuilt, or who will foot the bill.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Iran often hit locations of lesser military significance where nothing significant was located—an indication that Iran didn’t have a clear picture of U.S. bases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Glasnow hit the next batter, Otto Lopez, on the hand and then walked Jakob Marsee to load the bases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
With so many military bases there, there were lots of jobs in the area.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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