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[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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“They’ve gone past that initial stage and are hoping to move on to mass market products.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A remarkable back-of-the-envelope calculation from a currency strategist shows just how much SpaceX’s initial public offering could reverberate in global markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Based on initial functionality, investors will likely be underwhelmed with the offerings in a consumer market this competitive, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The world’s top AI companies are now emerging from their private-market chrysalises to sell shares via initial public offerings.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She knew how to flirt, knew how to disarm someone with a compliment, and knew how to conquer that initial mountain of awkward that usually defeated him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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