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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

“Canada’s resale housing market is stuck in a rut, and it doesn’t look likely to break out of it anytime soon,” said Michael Davenport, economist at Oxford Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The shares have been stuck in a months-long rut as investors have sought other AI-related plays with more growth potential, and amid broader concerns about the sustainability of AI spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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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