darling

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Micron, a recent darling of the semiconductor industry, is now on a nasty six-day losing streak, which has erased about one-quarter of its value.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

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

"My darling," she said at last, "are you sure you don't mind being a mouse for the rest of your life?"

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl