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rout

[rout] / raʊt /




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But like that first rout, Thursday’s featured a flurry of Lakers turnovers, suffocating Oklahoma City ball pressure and an efficient masterclass from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A raft of new signings raised hopes, especially after a first home win over Paris St-Germain in 14 years and a six-goal rout of Le Havre sent them top.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The worst rout in Treasurys since April’s tariff chaos is exacerbating strain in financial markets, a stark demonstration of how war’s disruptions to oil flows are leaving investors with few places to shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Private credit, where riskier smaller companies bypass traditional, more heavily regulated banks and borrow money directly from special lending pools, hasn’t turned into a crypto-style rout just yet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Some kind of rout was now on: Everyone at once seemed eager to talk to him.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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