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In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

These stock moves came as workers geared up to strike in more than 40 cities across the U.S., including in states like California, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Dr Crepaz-Keay says movement is key to help manage that adrenaline surge - when your body is geared up for action, there's nowhere for that energy to go if you stay on the sofa.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

At first, it appeared that both horses would run in the former, and Maryland geared up for the meeting of the two titans.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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