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Short-term bond funds, such as those run by Vanguard, are paying 4% or more right now and entail relatively little inflation or interest-rate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

By Episode 6, it became clear to Sarnoff how she wanted to conclude each timeline, including what the final shot would entail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

An attack on Iran would still entail risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Another potential pitfall is a dispute over the construction of a flight of steps and a square as the main entrance to the facade of Glory, which would entail destroying blocks of adjacent homes.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The stop didn’t entail getting out of the carriages or, later, the buses.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey