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[pree-vee-uhs] / ˈpri vi əs /




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The retailer now forecasts earnings per share of $28.70 to $29 for the year, up from its previous range of $28.36 to $28.80.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

He also described a previous proposal of increasing business rates on large warehouses to help reduce them for pubs and clubs as "delusional".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

That year, as in the previous two, the IMO recorded around 200 attacks on ships.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

“The previous team that was running Foot Locker really got away from retail 101, to have the right product, the right place, the right store,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

Valerie Blakeman, the wife of Dad’s previous boss, and the volunteer and activities coordinator here.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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