tenor

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The concert is saved by the return of a wounded soldier who happens to be an angelic tenor.

From The Wall Street Journal

His contrapuntal beats lend context to tenor saxophonist Billy Pierce’s abstract improvisations; his laid-back rim shots ground pianist Johnny O’Neal’s lyrical lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Consumers see modest improvements from November on a few dimensions, but the overall tenor of views is broadly somber, as consumers continue to cite the burden of high prices,” the report said.

From MarketWatch

The sovereign securities include those with tenors of more than five years and up to 10 years, and those with tenors of more than 10 years and up to 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The overall tenor of views is broadly somber, as consumers continue to cite the burden of high prices,” Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal