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But if they wait for perfect regulatory clarity before building, they’ll find the rails already laid by others.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
The first stone for the basilica, which replaced an older one on the site, was laid by Pope Julius II in 1506, and it was completed in 1626.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
The internet was built on a global network of fiber-optic cables laid by telecom companies, leading to heavy corporate spending financed by debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
Capsey has struggled for form in the past year but built on the platform laid by Lauren Winfield-Hill and Meg Lanning, who took 54 from the powerplay - also a women's Hundred record.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
"Pots is gone, no sign o' any coin laid by," Yoren muttered when they returned.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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