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[past] / pæst /




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Speaking in a virtual address on Tuesday, Xi said the past year had been "unusual and extraordinary", adding that the army had "undergone revolutionary tempering in the fight against corruption".

From BBC

These results come after a strong showing for Cisco stock, which has risen 37% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's

Over the past several years, Zillow, which is perhaps best known for its home for-sale listings website, has grown its offerings across agent services, mortgages, and rentals.

From Barron's

This elliptical approach is in part its strength, subtly illuminating how trying to move past one tragedy may bring a family to the precipice of another.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the past year, demand for healthcare workers has quietly propped up the labor market as other sectors reined in hiring or even shed jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal