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rut

[ruht] / rʌt /




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However, there are signs the company is breaking out of this rut.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The market has been stuck in a rut for more than three years, slumping after mortgage rates started to climb in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But Maria said the government's efforts to pull Russia out of its demographic rut were "pathetic".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The chip maker’s stock has been in a rut in recent months as investors worry about the sustainability of AI spending by hyperscalers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

I pace a rut in the living room, near the front window, watching for Sophia’s headlights.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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