shelling

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The inversion, first flagged by the X account of Fiscal.ai, points to a change in how investors are viewing Microsoft and the other tech companies that are shelling out billions to build AI infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

If the deal goes through, Paramount said that it would become Hollywood’s biggest spender — shelling out about $30 billion a year on programming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

It is not clear whether the shelling of the school was intentional.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Miami is rumored to be interested in his services, and the Hurricanes are no strangers to shelling out lucrative deals to lure top passers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

“Do you see that rooftop balcony? We had a party there the night the American Civil War began. The shelling of Fort Sumter.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan