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be

[bee, bi] / bi, bɪ /




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Now that they have been living in a higher-rate world for a few years, an increase won’t be as painful.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

And finally, with the SEC opening the door to tokenized equities, they explain what it means for stocks to be traded like crypto—and why AMC is beefing with Robinhood over it.

From Slate Sep. 19, 2026

"That's why we've grown to be the second-largest party in Wales so quickly from a standing start. We never claim that we're perfect. You know, we're real people."

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

One part of that was because investors weren’t expecting just how gigantic issuance would be.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

When they arrive at Tala Leprosarium, Joey studies the crowded, run-down cabins where she will be forced to live.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

I am not a morning person, so when I wake up I’ll have what I call “starter coffee,” at home.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

“For every one dollar I’m spending on the technology, am I spending an equal and opposite dollar on the change management, the reskilling and upskilling?” she asked.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

I don’t know where he came up with that analogy, but who am I to argue?

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

"I told you how I am backed from my bosses so the minimum I can do is back my bosses," said Tuchel.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

“By five o’clock. Guests are supposed to start arriving by five o’clock, so I am, kind of, in a hurry.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

While joint-venture vehicles—badge jobs—are not uncommon in the mass market, rarely are they so brazen.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

"We are supporting all emergency services involved in the response and their efforts to get people to safety", said the council.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Among the few distinguishing features: The front and rear fascias are unique to the Subaru.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

But why, when the country is in a housing crisis with a desperate need for affordable homes, are flats now struggling to sell?

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

There are red welts on her left arm and elbow.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

In many respects what we’re looking at is the ungentle amortization of Toyota’s last-generation global EV technology, rather than the next.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

There is no glove box—and thus no place to keep the enormous owner’s manual, except in the concealed stowage under the console, where I would normally put my purse.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

That is what happened in 2022, with the spread on ICE BofA’s corporate bond index going from about 1 percentage point at the end of 2021 to a high of about 1.7 points in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

The problem is, the brand—and, to some extent, its management—is wed to a specific kind of go power: the charismatic flat-four engine and mechanically linked all-wheel drive.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Earning an American high school diploma is just the beginning, as far as she’s concerned.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

One part of that was because investors weren’t expecting just how gigantic issuance would be.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Tice insisted the events had not distracted the party from the issues it was tackling, saying there were good days and bad days in politics.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

One part Subaru declined was the bZ’s round steering wheel, which in that car blocks the view of the instrument display at the base of the windshield.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

The fire service said the blaze was believed to have started in the basement of the building, adding that the cause was not yet known.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Gertie’s father didn’t approve of Hans because he was enlisted in the US Marines and there were too many pitfalls to military life.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Subaru’s marketers were at least as busy as the engineers, figuring out how to rebrand the in-house technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Describing the comments, Evans continued: "The comment thread was 'traitors', 'taxis for migrants', they were some of the politest ones."

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Two future Texas teammates were on opposite sides, the 315-pound Currie of Sierra Canyon and 305-pound offensive lineman Lucas Khoa of Orange Lutheran.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The Fed raised rates in the late 1990s from levels that were even higher than today.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Arlo and I were five years old, and we went to New Orleans to stay with Grandma Sadie for the summer.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

While this sort of good-enough packaging might have been acceptable in the first years of EV development, it is now clearly a telltale of compromise.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Plaid Cymru said Cooper-Lesadd had been "honest about her political beliefs" and had acknowledged her views had changed.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Now that they have been living in a higher-rate world for a few years, an increase won’t be as painful.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

The riders have also been seen by street wardens working across Birmingham city centre.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Father has been more alive, having someone else share his journey.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Growing up, he was more interested in drama and skateboarding than traditional sports and despite being a wrestling fan, did not realise it was something he could pursue locally.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose an ongoing federal probe to customers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

“I’m not looking forward to that, but I’m looking forward to being with my brothers,” Stokes said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Pause: to make sure it’s the right person being chased, not someone of slightly similar features.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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