darling

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The move was enough to push Exxon’s forward stock-price-to-earnings ratio to recently top that of market darling Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Southern California defense tech darling Anduril Industries has struck a deal to buy Orange County space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Gu arrived at the Games targeting a clean sweep of golds in her three events after winning two golds and a silver at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, where she was the host nation's darling.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

It ends with, “That’s why, darling, it’s incredible that someone so unforgettable thinks that I am unforgettable too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“One plain, one sugar. Just as ordered. Don’t wait for your darling friend, though—just save her a bite. She’s going to need a bit more time.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith