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The estimated combined market cap of the Magnificent Seven at Tuesday’s close, a record high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The New York-headquartered Apollo Global Management is anticipated to lead the deal, which is expected to close in 2027, the people said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The dollar is at 158.42 yen, compared with Y158.18 as of Tuesday’s Tokyo stock market close.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
When a theatrical version of “Bountiful” opened in 1953 on Broadway, both women had starring roles and developed a close friendship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Most likely, Trey had been referring to our close friendship.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Hall has taken a wide position frequently, allowing his winger to move in-field playing closer to the striker.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The former Mets closer even recorded a four-out save at Dodger Stadium in Game 2 of the 2024 National League Championship Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
That is one thing I think we need if we want to come closer to American customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
I think that as we get closer, that’s where people are like, Oh, he’s making us nervous.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
The closer we get to the grand opening, the more intense the battle seems to get between the two groups.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
She said the man was the victim of a "sustained and elaborate campaign of deceit" which also impacted his mother and closest friend.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Its eggs contain an unusual structural lid that has not previously been documented in any stick insect or its closest relatives.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
“One of the biggest things I’ve learned is to listen to the people closest to the work,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
For people who are tired of having to schedule calls with their friends, Smith suggested agreeing with two or three of your closest people that a text before a call is never needed.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Abby pointed to the tree closest to her.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Paramount chief executive David Ellison has asked CNN boss Mark Thompson - the former director general of the BBC - to remain at the helm after the takeover closes.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“If approved, this settlement closes a chapter from a very different time, before Prop 22,” Lyft said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“If the transaction closes, then we could potentially estimate an 8% uplift in proportional earnings through FY27-28, and the potential for improved distributable free cash flows and ultimately distributions,” RBC says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Carr’s documentary closes by showcasing the sisterhood shared by the women who survived “The Swan” – women seduced by a sales pitch predicated on the assumption that cosmetic surgery would change their lives.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
Then she closes the door, and we set off down the street, Leah clutching Hannie’s hand and running so her little legs can keep up.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
He said the island's pub, The Tavern, had closed toilets and removed bath plugs to help conserve supplies.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Ellison’s efforts all came to fruition on Tuesday when Paramount officially closed the Warner deal and met with employees of the combined company—now renamed Skydance—at a town hall on the Warner Bros. studio lot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
It also closed hundreds of commercial driver training schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
India, the world's third-largest buyer of oil, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the Middle East war.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Many nights after the door was locked and the shutters closed, I sat on in the flickering gaslight, poring over old inventories and wholesalers’ statements.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The government is considering closing junction 27, at High Cross, and east-facing slip roads at junction 26 - Malpas - and junction 25 - Caerleon.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Uber said the ezCater transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
However, a review has warned that closing them could cause increased congestion and noise on alternatives routes.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
GE HealthCare sees the deal closing in the first half of 2027 and expects it to add to revenue in the first full year of ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
She sat there for a few seconds before closing the door quietly behind her.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
