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The business returned to growth in the second half of 2025 after four consecutive quarters of shrinking sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Originally pitched as a movie, the comeback is subdivided instead into 30-minute-long quarters, giving them a certain heft, whereas a “TV movie” might have felt like a throwaway, an afterthought.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“It doesn’t take much of a reaction to wipe out a margin of only three quarters of a point,” Lefèvre writes.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

His comments immediately drew condemnation from many quarters.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Richard had kindly offered to let them sleep in the servants’ quarters off the kitchen, but Mama still refused, which was a relief to Ophie.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland