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There’s a lot of opportunity to clean up the portfolio and put more support behind brands to drive profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
A colleague put it like this: "He can make the Treasury do what it doesn't want to do."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Hitching a paycheck, benefits and future nest egg to the exact same company violates the golden rule of finance: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Countries now have clear, evidence-based recommendations they can put into practice immediately to protect people's cognitive health."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
I know she’s trying to put on a brave face.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
A services mobility deal, allowing businesses to provide services for up to 90 days without a work permit, was due to expire in 2029, but the new deal puts this on a permanent footing.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“He just gets the ball, he’s on the rubber, he puts the hitter on defense from the get-go before they’ve even seen a pitch. And that’s something that not everybody can do.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
As the title of Sven Beckert’s recent “Capitalism: A Global History” succinctly puts it, Capitalism wants nothing more than to be global.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
He takes a quick look at me and then puts his eyes back on the road.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Ultimately, McIlroy finishing 148th in the putting strokes gained statistics - with only eight players worse in the field - illustrated where it had gone wrong.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The film is a reminder that conformity is never compulsory, and that putting yourself out there is the only way to find out who’s ready to catch you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Garner said his company continued putting up buildings over the past few years in fast-growing markets such as Houston, where he is based.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
As consumers brace for higher electronics prices, Apple’s pricing power is putting the company on track for an earnings boost amid a global memory crunch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
A boat that resembles an army tank, complete with caterpillar tracks and a periscope, slides past us on the left, putting us dead last.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
