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[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /




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However, investors shouldn’t count out Costco forever, given the company’s strong same-store sales–evidence of its expanding market share–and the increasing popularity of warehouse clubs in general.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It also aims to “accelerate the economy” and give “everyone on Earth” access to personal artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a theoretical AI that can operate at or above a human level.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Net-asset-value loans and other forms of general partner financing have gained traction as fundraising has slowed and more managers have amassed capital to provide such loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Here are my latest masterworks! Though I fear they are too groundbreaking to find favor with the general public.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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