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The Canadian rock duo make up Angine de Poitrine, which translates from French to angina pectoris — a condition of chest pressure caused by spasms of the heart.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

That translates to $17,500 for a three-month emergency fund if both parents have stable jobs or could easily cover costs on just one of their incomes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Given the island’s claim to four of the 10 acres, that translates into 40% of the purchase price or conferral of the 4 acres, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But whether that translates into meaningful long-term protection remains an open question.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

And so, instead of saying Ashoke’s name, she utters the interrogative that has come to replace it, which translates roughly as “Are you listening to me?”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri