basket

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Across a basket of 13 publicly traded airlines worldwide, analysts’ average 2026 earnings-per-share forecasts have fallen by 25% since December, and most are seen staying profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“If it were a couple years ago, I’d go to the store and put it in the basket and not really think about it,” Wallace said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Renaissance IPO ETF tracks a basket of the largest and most liquid recent listings, updating holdings each quarter during rebalancing.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In a loud voice, he said, “Hey, our coconuts are gone! The basket is empty!”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls