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They had arrived as immigrants in New York a generation earlier, and randomly picked a trade that has kept the family in business for well over a century.
Boris Spassky:, external World champion took part in the famous 'Match of the Century' against American Bobby Fischer in 1972.
From BBC
Colin Hart:, external He was the Sun's legendary 'Voice of Boxing' for more than half a century, covering hundreds of world title fights as well as eight Olympic Games from 1972 until 2000.
From BBC
For starters, dividends have accounted for roughly 40% of stock market returns for the past century and have been paid by companies for hundreds of years.
From Barron's
Anywhere operates and is the franchiser of brands such as Sotheby’s International Realty, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and Corcoran.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
