gross
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Gross domestic expenditure on R&D for select economies*
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Gross returns reflect dividends paid to investors as well as their investment’s change in value, before fees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
“A much higher short interest could push borrow costs higher,” Gross wrote.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Gross bookings surge 21% to $53.7 billion, surpassing estimates, while revenue of $13.2 billion is slightly below expectations.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
But a taste for luxury goods did not stop Gross, an accountant, from scoffing as David paid thirty dollars for a box of Godiva chocolates for his wife.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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