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[bahy] / baɪ /






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It’s best if everyone agrees on the meals beforehand, how much they are willing to spend, and then one person actually goes to buy the groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bell Potter cuts its target price 8.9% to 71.75 Australian dollars and keeps a buy rating on the stock, which is down 1.5% at A$37.49.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Dissatisfaction is building in L.A. as the city’s cost of living mounts and a new generation of young Angelenos are unable to buy homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

China’s push for self-reliance and encouragement of domestic firms to buy Chinese-made products is also hurting U.S. market share and profitability.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“That house has been empty for months. And while we’re at it, I don’t want to buy anything either.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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