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The previous humpback travel record was held by a whale that swam more than 13,000 km from Colombia's Pacific coast to Zanzibar off eastern Africa.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Along with “large conglomerates that are materially involved” in optics and photonics, there are also “peer plays” held by the fund, he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Inventory levels held by factories increased 1.3% in March and were up 3.2% on the same month last year, the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

I say to Manchee, still held by my hand.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness