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Investors, though, seem “dubious about these changes,” hence the stock’s low valuation on a price-to-earnings basis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It works with heat in the air, hence the name.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But Mac and Linux users don’t get WireGuard just yet — hence the above screenshot.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

This could help protect their cash flow in the short run, but raises the risk of lower yields later—and hence drive prices higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Ivy was certain Robin recognized June from that picture she had drawn earlier, hence all the winking and smiling, but Ivy found she didn’t mind.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake