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In a February 2025 letter to state regulators, Edison said it had detected a single fault on a line more than five miles away from Altadena about 6:11 p.m. on the night the fire ignited.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When a client draws on a line, that adds to a bank’s exposure and increases the capital required, according to Jill Cetina, executive professor of finance at Texas A&M University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

One morning early this week, Niccol said, he visited a Starbucks location to check in on a line of protein-infused beverages making their debut that day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025

Alexis Díaz started the inning by hitting a batter, then gave up a double to Laureano on a line drive to center.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

And now the Dauntless sat out there in the waves, beckoning like bait on a line.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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