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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /


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Dozens of leading female writers are uniting to stage an ambitious theatrical event in a financial office to express their "seismic rage" over the Epstein files and honour his victims.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Let’s now turn to the daily charts of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the two leading underwriters for these blockbuster IPOs, to assess their near-term technical direction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Named after 19th-century economist William Stanley Jevons, the paradox states that increased efficiency leading to falling costs can actually increase consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock market typically performs well leading up to and during periods when companies are issuing new shares, according to data compiled by Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“We had best go to the house, then,” she said, leading the way.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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