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The advance in Comcast stock Monday, however, needs to be taken in the context of the stock’s poor showing this year—and over the past five and 10 years.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

But does action need to be taken in the English game?

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

These provisions will mainly be taken in 2026, with disbursements from the plan scheduled for 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

So their skepticism, while important, needs to be taken in context.

From MarketWatch Feb. 11, 2026

In the middle of the night, they fled to the east, hoping to be taken in by the people of the jungle.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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