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The valuation for hyperscalers, for example, is now close to the same as the rest of the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Taking and holding territory still requires close combat, and to advance rapidly you need mobile, protected firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
West's then wife, Kim Kardashian, addressed his comments and his bipolar disorder, saying: "Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
And she points out that she is young enough to feel relatively close in age to the students at YOLA, or Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“And bless her. Keep them close to one another and to You.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.