darling

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The saga knocked shares of the chip darling, known for its business building AI servers for customers like Nvidia, from their all-time high of $118.81, set on March 13, 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Team Italy became an unlikely darling of the WBC, sweeping the opening round and upsetting the U.S. to become one of three undefeated teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

That marks a reversal for the industry, which became a Wall Street darling thanks to pricey subscriptions, minimal capital expenditures and strong profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“No, darling, you don’t even vaguely remind me of Rhett Butler.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy