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The ECB lowered its growth forecasts last month, projecting the eurozone economy will expand 0.8% this year and 1.2% in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The threshold will eventually be lowered to £1,000 in 24 hours, or £750 for under-25s.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

An attempt to detonate or diffuse the bomb failed, so Officer Brian Murray and three others were lowered into the crater.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

He said the college lowered costs in part by requiring fewer courses and focusing on what “the students really need to be productive in their workplace.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

He lowered his voice even further, waiting for me to lean even farther to him before speaking again.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse