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be taken in



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Yields of 5% may be taken in stride, but hitting 5.5% or 6% on the 10-year note would be more concerning, Sockin said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

Aguirre and Lawson-Remer could not immediately be reached for comment on what actions might be taken in the wake of the sheriff’s opposition.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

A decision, he added, “should only be taken, in my judgment, as part of an overall agreement.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The advance in Comcast stock Monday needs to be taken in the context of the stock’s poor showing this year.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

His laughter was so infectious and jubilant, she couldn’t help but be taken in.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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