scenario

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But as of yet, the impact of elevated energy costs hasn’t shown up in higher pay demands—a scenario central bankers fear most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But there’s also reason for investors not to worry about a lower-for-longer scenario, given that what’s fueling the weakness is more technical in nature than fundamental.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Such a scenario would be disastrous not only for Cedars-Sinai but for hospitals across Los Angeles and California,” Helfand said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In that scenario, could England really pass the captaincy on to Brook?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When The War of the Worlds was published just two years after Lowell’s first book hit the shelves, Wells’s scenario seemed entirely possible to his readers.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow