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That shock, and the lasting annoyance it caused among consumers, helps explain why consumer sentiment is seemingly out of line with what traditional economic indicators would predict.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"Obviously, if they stepped out of line, there was repercussions as well," Frampton added.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Appelbaum said marks have been out of line with market values since 2022, when stock indexes fell almost 20% but the private-equity industry marked their holdings down less steeply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This is not the first time the “Percy Jackson” franchise’s so-called fans have been out of line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Sammy,” I want to call out, “keep playing ‘Slow Boat to China,’ but reroute that canoe to Russia,” but instead I just step forward, out of line.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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