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However, shares slipped in after-hours trading once the report was released, and they continued their descent on Wednesday, falling 7.3% to $142.34.

From Barron's Nov. 5, 2025

Castillo captured their descent on film, compelled by each tile’s momentary transformation into something vivid and alive just before its demise.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2025

The only glow would come from computer screens and light-up pens used to track the descent on paper.

From New York Times Jul. 2, 2023

Titan went missing with five people on board shortly after starting its descent on Sunday to the Titanic, the British ocean liner that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.

From Reuters Jun. 21, 2023

In light of this, the Review points out that those of Japanese descent on this island are not responsible for the tragedy at Pearl Harbor.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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