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[loom] / lum /


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The so-called averages committee at Dow Jones periodically decides whether a given stock should be deleted from the Dow and replaced with another stock, and with just 30 constituent stocks the committee’s decisions loom large.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

As risks of a broader war in Europe loom, European defense and security officials increasingly view Ukrainian capabilities as fundamental for the continent’s own future security.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Bulky surgical lights loom over a vacant room transformed into a life-size version of Twister, complete with brightly colored decals resembling the familiar red, yellow, green and blue game mat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

What’s Next: A combined NextEra-Dominion entity valued around $250 billion could loom over the sector.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Mixing up the yarn hadn’t done a thing, because the loom knew he did it.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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