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basking





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The company’s stock is still basking in the glow of its “exceptionally strong” June-quarter earnings report, which reinforced investors’ confidence that its AI investments are generating returns, Lee added.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Infantino had been basking in the afterglow of the largest ever World Cup involving 48 teams until his plans divided the sport.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Just as Ohio State was basking in this groundbreaking partnership, news arrived that fancypants Notre Dame was getting an even more lucrative deal with the financial services platform SoFi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Among the species the team hopes to learn more about is the tope shark, which is listed as critically endangered, while basking sharks are classed as endangered.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Up until the Santa Anita Handicap the redhead had been basking in the attention, boasting of his horse’s infallibility, and entertaining the reporters with his quick wit.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand



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