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[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /








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Part of the reason for the minimal share-price move could be that Apple is accessing Nvidia’s hardware via the cloud-computing services of Google rather than buying the chips directly.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At the same time, the reason Russell's admission felt important is the impression for some time is that he has been struggling to keep up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

With three interest-rate hikes “more or less priced in already,” Petimezas said, there is no reason for President Christine Lagarde and her ECB to “pour oil on the fire.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Sheriff’s Department said there is no reason to believe Martinez and his girlfriend had any connection to the home or the homeowner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“He’s the reason you were acting weird when you got the email from Sunridge, isn’t he?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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