fanned

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Official US jobs data due later in the day is also in focus following forecast-topping private figures that indicated the economy remained healthy and fanned bets on the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Earnings growth will be fanned by new and renovated stores and further expansion overseas, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Windy conditions initially fanned the flames and made it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Visa’s earnings beat was driven by healthy consumer spending despite inflation worries fanned by the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I picked up my cards and fanned them out in my palm, grouping the queens together and ordering a run of hearts.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen