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But keep your bullishness in check: History suggests that the S&P 500’s EPS growth rate over the next 12 months will be markedly lower than what the market has enjoyed in recent quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
I had pulled over on the road in Pebble Beach to check an address when my left foot slid out from under me and the bike fell heavily under my graceless straddle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
It also announced changes to its age-verification process and parental controls as well as agreeing to appoint an independent auditor to check the measures are implemented and maintained.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
I don’t want to check, but I’m sure everyone’s favorite betting apps will offer odds on this event, though even Polymarket and Kalshi may know better than to piss off the president.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
At first I think she’s messing with me, but I turn around to check, and it is.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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Murillo, who is expected to surrender to federal authorities in Los Angeles on Monday, is charged with an additional count of delivering stolen Treasury checks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The steady checks from the university took the pressure off my pages as they championed my books with launch events in their auditoriums, sharing good reviews on their vast website.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
"Council buildings are surveyed, asbestos records are maintained and regularly reviewed, and checks are carried out to monitor the condition of any known asbestos-containing materials," said a spokesperson.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
This can include sideloaded apps that bypass the official app store’s security checks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
I sat on the floor and separated the invoices from the checks.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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How many cups of pretzels and how many cups of chex does he need to make 12 cups of party mix?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Eli is making a party mix that contains pretzels and chex.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
For each cup of pretzels, he uses three cups of chex.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
If “yes” is checked, the contract states that a list of subcontractors — including their names, contact information, license numbers and classifications — must be provided to the homeowner upon request.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
He blended into the crowd, grew his beard, attended the mosques where the killers preached, listened, questioned, checked rumors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Olivia’s involvement is such a gift, because she is reaching and educating young people who may feel checked out or hopeless on these issues,” Northup said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
They pointed to treatment for mental health problems and that she checked herself into a psychiatric hospital just days before the deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Half the time he was bored and checked out.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Haldia described checking where his parents were located.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Jeers to airlines who browbeat passengers into checking their carry-on bags at the gate, with agents threatening a possible delayed departure if enough travelers don’t give up their bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Employers want engineers who can use AI to move faster while also checking what it produces, Annavaram said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
If a panel meets these requirements, it will appear as compliant on the Energy Networks Association's public register, external, so it is definitely worth checking before buying.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I straighten back up, and for a few seconds, I’m checking myself for ketchup.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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