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US comparable sales, a closely watched benchmark, grew by 2.6 percent compared with 4.1 percent in the first quarter, a slowdown that weighed on shares.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

My benchmark is total return, and bonds don’t cut it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

The listing has given the public a rare chance to invest in a humanoid robotics company and could set a benchmark for other manufacturers, said Jack Pearson from investment firm RoboStrategy.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

At the meeting, the Fed held its benchmark interest rate steady at a range of 3.5%-3.75%, but three officials dissented in favor of a 25-basis-point increase.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Both benchmarks were headed for a weekly gain of nearly 6% after falling in the previous session on a weaker demand outlook and a large build in U.S. stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Like Grande to her adoring fans, Maddie is Deena’s idol, and Deena measures Maddie’s success by her work benchmarks and public visibility.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

Originally slated for a June release, the model reportedly fell short of internal benchmarks and has yet to be released.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

During Thursday’s testimony, Aspell said the highest ammonia level detected was 70 parts per million, which is more than 15 times higher than California’s short-term health-based benchmarks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater