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[nuhm-ber] / ˈnʌm bər /




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Masino told investors Tuesday that her new strategy to bring the family-dining chain back from huge losses in sales, profits and the number of guests coming through its doors is working.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The report said alternative solutions such as heavier nets had proven effective in reducing seabird deaths, while weighted ropes in Scotland had lowered the number whales being caught in fishing gear.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The offer is voluntary, but Frasers noted that it held a significant number of options on Hugo Boss shares that would put its stake above 30 percent and oblige it to make a buyout offer.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Anthropic also filed confidentially with the SEC for an IPO last week, but the number of shares to be offered and their price have not yet been decided.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I should have gotten Oliver’s number so I could warn him about the crowd.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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