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[bout] / baʊt /




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The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It was the same story in the recent bout of inflation following the pandemic.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Brazil's Alex Pereira will go up against France's Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight crown, while Georgian Ilia Topuria is set to take on current interim champion Justin Gaethje for the lightweight bout.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Now his abrupt departure has the major oil company facing a fresh bout of turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Still, since you brung it up, I’ll say this: my feeling bout buryin’ ain’t the same as your’n.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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