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[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /




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The chart shows the number of advancing versus declining stocks has narrowed sharply and how unusual that is versus history:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Running the second-fastest marathon debut in history in Valencia in 2024, Sawe again hinted at his potential.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Why is it not more bullish when AUB’s stock is trading near record lows compared to history and the market?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Both revised characters reflect the matriarchal history of 18th century Scotland, in which women held more powerful roles than modern society associates with old times, the playwright said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“This was the reason we were sent here. Not to be the worst partner team in the history of forever, but because you and I are supposed to fix this.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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