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[ruht] / rʌt /




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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

While much of the U.S. housing market has been stuck in a rut, slowed by elevated mortgage rates and home prices near record highs, pockets of San Francisco are rebounding in a big way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Vaughan said Buttler is focussing too much on his technique while attempting to get out of his rut.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Usually people got in a rut putting honey bears on them.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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