winning

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Red-hot semiconductor names may not be enough to extend the S&P 500’s nine-day winning run to a 10th day, though—and it’s longest streak since 1995.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Led by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, they’re more of a Cinderella story; they had little chance of winning the NBA title at the beginning of the year, according to the oddsmakers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But despite not winning those marquee series against Australia and India, England's record is good.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Wiener, who served in the San Francisco board of supervisors himself before winning election to the state Senate in 2016, said in this political moment, “we can’t afford politics that simply preserve the status quo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Instead, he played for a win, sacrificing a knight, but ultimately winning back three pawns in exchange.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady