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Owing to a potential 200% return profile, that can come in spades if the call is right.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

"Owing to the irresponsible, rude and incompetent economic guidance officials, the first-stage modernization project of the Ryongsong Machine Complex encountered difficulties," Kim said.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Owing to the cast’s contractual terms for residuals, theaters could not charge for tickets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Owing, no doubt, to a buildup of earwax, he had heard the word “Quidditch,” which was not a word at all.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling