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Analysts were surprised by the initial reports that such a transaction was coming, though they attributed the decision to legislative worries for its pharmacy benefits business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
He has bought art by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, whose pieces can fetch seven figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
In his trading note dispatched to clients Wednesday, Privorotsky acknowledges that the delay or abandonment of some data centers could slow down what is labelled by investors the picks-and-shovels trade.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
A lot less attention was paid to professional investors who reaped bonanzas by just being in the right place at the right time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Three hundred years ago, everybody "knew" that anger was controlled by the spleen.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
The two highest ranked teams will receive byes into single-match finals while the other four meet in single-match semi-finals.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
This year will be the Dodgers’ first time playing in the new wild card round, after they secured byes to the division series in each of the past three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
The first ball of the over flew past wicketkeeper Jamie Smith for four byes.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
Four byes from the final ball of the innings took England to 400.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
Indade, an' Oi will natt ast th' dacent gintilman f'r a bit av 'baccy f'r th' byes in th' boat!
From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by David W. Bone
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