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“I would not be surprised if additional companies will issue equity, because their needs for capital are so large because of the opportunity.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"Yes. I think that's probably where Ed will get to. When he makes a decision, I'd be surprised if that wasn't the case".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“We might be surprised by what we learn.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“At this rate, we would not be surprised to end the year at 4% inflation,” she writes.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He turns to leave without saying goodbye, and I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, since we’re not friends and he promised himself he would never forgive me.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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