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There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Equity raises tend to hurt stock prices, because increasing the number of shares outstanding effectively reduces the percentage of the company that current shareholders own.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
He said he paid carers for their travel time, and was considering increasing their mileage rate following the Chancellor's announcement to help support workers.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“There seems to be increasing awareness about the race and excitement about the issues,” Raman told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
I’m walking away from the steps, backward, increasing the space between Jeremy and me, with Soon-Lee the monkey in the middle.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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