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Economists say that higher global energy prices - if sustained - usually lead to even higher prices for households and weaker economic growth, which translates into lower incomes and wages for people.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Based on the current average Social Security benefit, that translates to a reduction of $459 per month.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Singh, which translates to “lion,” is the most common last name for Sikh men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In each case that translates into higher rates throughout the financial system, since banks will demand higher returns for all sorts of lending compared to these risk-free benchmarks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Yale paper notes that the word addiction derives from the Latin addicere, which translates to “enslaved to” or “bound by.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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