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[pree-vee-uhs] / ˈpri vi əs /




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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Wix now expects full-year bookings to grow in the low-teens percentage rate, down from previous expectations of midteens percentage growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Cerebras shares were up 5.4% at $211.80 in premarket trading Monday, recovering after a 6.7% loss the previous week amid a broader semiconductor slump.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

All I could do was wonder whether I’d known one of those boys myself, in a previous life.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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