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Given the group’s commitment to costumed stage personas, the mixed sexuality of their members, and their name, the Village People came to represent the confluence of masculinity and queerness.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Given higher oil prices, the Indonesian company’s oil-linked costs are mainly reflected in packaging, which accounts for around 20% of its cost of goods sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Given it's far more than the previous high imposed on SK Telecom, Washington is expected to protest the move, with the view that it is an over-the-top measure," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Given OpenAI’s most recent funding round in March valued the company at $852 billion, SoftBank’s stake has been estimated around $110 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Fascinating as your native rituals are, do you think we might proceed in silence? Given that the entire rat nation is on the lookout for us, it might be prudent,” said Ripred.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins