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That means the company anticipates burning $85 billion that year even after almost doubling sales from the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They are barred from leaving the premises for three consecutive days without prior approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

However, a Max Malins try meant Saracens - without a win in five games prior to the trip to Bath - closed in again until Bath's Ollie Lawrence went over by the posts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But he said he’s also looking to four prior ETF launches that were focused on hot themes and then “acted as contrary indicators in an extremely precise manner.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

She rummaged through, handing Boaz antibacterial wipes, a tiny bottle of peroxide, Band-Aids, and a few packets of ibuprofen that had an expiration date of two years prior.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny