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Cut to minutes later, Michelle walking up and giving a banger of a speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That marks the reversal of a 15-year period when company buybacks and mergers-and-acquisitions activity whittled down the actual number of shares out there to invest, giving stocks fuel to keep rising, said McElligott.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In a series of experiments, Landy showed how hard it is by giving people a line similar to the one you saw earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Social media has been "massive" for the barbering industry, says dad-of-three Alsanawi, whose Instagram is filled with videos of him giving players including England vice-captain Declan Rice fresh trims.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Oteg," he said, giving his chest a thump, speaking Eskimo.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell