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In the one debate he participated in, Pratt put Bass on the defensive, turned Raman into a tongue-tied mess, kept his answers sharp and relatable, and even earned the praise of the moderators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He explained that the cost of financing has “exploded higher,” driving up real yields — returns earned after adjusting for inflation — and weighing on stock-market multiples.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
At a 2015 match in Shanghai, he dished out nine yellow cards and three red ones – a milestone in his refereeing career that earned him the nickname "card master".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Tesla earned $3.12 a share in 2023, selling about 1.8 million cars.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Two months after the flight that earned her the Order of Lenin, the fateful wind behind her would make her an international celebrity.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
