rut
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The club is in a rut in that regard.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Salesforce, a stock that has been closely watched amid the software rut, surged 10% and was on pace for its largest percentage increase since Dec. 4, 2024.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
ServiceNow’s stock has been in a rut — so much so that it’s on track to post its largest quarterly decline on record.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
These variations in rainfall can largely be explained by a so-called blocked weather pattern which left our weather stuck in a rut for most of January and February.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
In spite of his efforts, whenever the wheels hit a deep rut, the cart tipped precariously and some of the logs spilled out.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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