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Given the current economic uncertainty, Speigel said, theme parks will probably see a “flat year” — meaning no major growth or decline industrywide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Given the strength of the music that precedes it—easily Madonna’s best work in decades—the final song’s sentimentalism is earned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Given their similarities in age and the timing of their promotions, Anderson is seen as competing with Matthieu Blazy, 42, who was appointed by fellow French fashion behemoth Chanel last year.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

Given his past behavior, he sounds like the type of guy to leave a curveball in his will, as a parting shot.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Given the odds, “my staff refused to do anything more with it. They said it isn’t worth working on; there isn’t enough material. We can’t do anything with it.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield