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These prices rose in May because of a category tied to finance, known as portfolio management, that shows higher “prices” when the stock market goes up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The rich, fragrant curry sauce tied the dish together and lingered in my memory long after dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Regarding scientific research, Anthropic said it was initially “necessary to be overly conservative” and “block most queries tied to biology work” to avoid malicious actors conducting “highly risky” research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He also worries about persistent liabilities tied to cleaning up so-called forever chemicals, PFAS, which 3M once produced and have been found in water supplies. 3M has reserved billions of dollars for cleanup.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On Saturday morning, Maggie and Leah’s long dresses were tied at the ankles so any movement of their feet could be seen.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock