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Households in the bottom third by income distribution are now consuming 7% less gas, although spending by the top third of earners remains largely unaffected.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

As always, there were some style missteps, and tripping on trains and jostling dress-jams when too many oversized gowns arrived at the same time at the bottom of the famous red carpet steps.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The Angels were unable to tie against Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr., who earned the save, despite having runners on the corners and zero outs in the bottom of the 10th inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Scotland is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, ranking 28th from the bottom of a list of 240 countries and territories.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There was a railing along the bottom five steps: I grabbed it with my free hand and held on.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom