the stage

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U.S. equity futures slid in early European trade after a volatile session Tuesday, as investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

No similar increase was seen among patients with MCI, suggesting that the supplement's effects may differ depending on the stage of disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The Artemis 3 mission sets the stage for two Moon landing attempts by NASA, which are slated for 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

To set the stage, consider that the S&P 500 trades at a forward price/earnings ratio of 21.1, according to LSEG.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

After a bunch of different poses, Molly let her descend from the stage and grab the dry-cleaning bag.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny