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Oxford Analytica analysts Sarah Fowler and Tatia Bolkvadze estimate that the war will shave about a percentage point off global economic growth, taking it down to 2% this year.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Our critic said the show finds Ms. Worsley “once again boiling the past down to its essence, without belaboring the ironies.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
So, are Spurs' current problems simply down to them taking their eye off the ball in terms of what is happening on the pitch, and being too focused on what is happening off it?
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
A fresh dog would be a big help, now that I was down to seven and one of them lame.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.