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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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SpaceX’s initial public offering is projected to be the largest in history, aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Sir Tony's initial intervention came as Sir Keir faces a potential leadership challenge following a poor set of election results and ministerial resignations.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

SpaceX’s initial public offering is expected to be the largest of all time and, eventually, end up in most investors’ portfolios — whether they like it or not.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“Samsung plans to begin mass production for HBM4E aligned with customer schedules, following initial sample shipments and optimization,” the company said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

During her initial search for Clara, Ophie had yanked open the door, expecting it to lead to yet another room filled with covered furniture.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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