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[rout] / raʊt /




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The software company reports first-quarter earnings late Wednesday amid a prolonged rout of software stocks.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A global bond rout, fueled by inflation fears and a 60% oil-price surge from the Iran conflict, pushed Treasury yields higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tough talk from the Federal Reserve about rate hikes may be needed to ease the Treasury market’s rout.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The backdrop of turmoil in the Gulf and a global bond market rout has led to a reining in of Burnham's plans for reform in this area at this time.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Although she could rout her, Jean Louise had not yet learned how to repair the enemy’s damage.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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