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[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /


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When England hosted the World Cup in 1966, a strikingly similar situation happened.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

By 65, account owners would have about 25% of their savings in those contracts, which are expected to deliver returns similar to long-term, high-quality bonds, said Andrew Dierdorf, portfolio manager of Fidelity’s target-date funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This provides an immense source of sustenance for animals, similar to how hydrothermal vents create their own ecosystems on the ocean floor.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The New York Times reported that Artan’s name is similar to that of a man identified as linked to Al Shabab, a group that has been the target of U.S. government sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Why did two people in relatively similar circumstances take such different paths?

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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