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scenario

[si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-] / sɪˈnɛər iˌoʊ, -ˈnɑr- /


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A common scenario involves an executive calling up a former colleague who happened to work with one of the leading job applicants in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But there’s also reason for investors not to worry about a lower-for-longer scenario, given that what’s fueling the weakness is more technical in nature than fundamental.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Such a scenario would be disastrous not only for Cedars-Sinai but for hospitals across Los Angeles and California,” Helfand said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In that scenario, could England really pass the captaincy on to Brook?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In another scenario, Vincent would be going with him to witness his marriage.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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