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Rising bond yields dampened stock indexes, which were mostly in the red.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

With bets on a hike rising, stocks are in the firing line, with all three main indexes on Wall Street in the red and Europe also taking a hiding.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

In the third, he burst open in the red zone and reeled in a 14-yard touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Tottenham are next at 189.15m euros in the red, followed by Arsenal at 180.95m euros with several days until the transfer window closes on 1 September.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

She is still in the red sun visor and tennis whites she wore leading her fitness class at the Forum Gym and winning at doubles afterward.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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