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But the idea that warming can be reversed to 1.5C is uncertain, said Pierre Friedlingstein, a climate scientist from the University of Exeter and lead author of the benchmark Global Carbon Budget study.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026
In the first 10 months of this year, that index’s technology sector gained 88.5%, helping to power the benchmark to a 24.5% return.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Rooney's goalscoring benchmark is long in his rear view mirror - you wouldn't bank against Kane doubling his nearest rival's figure once his England days are over.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The central bank delivered its forecasts as it raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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The Gatsby Foundation's Beth Jones, who developed the guidance, says the more careers education benchmarks a school achieves, the less likely it is their students will leave as Neet.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, will no longer be a part of MSCI’s global benchmarks from the end of this month, after the index provider set out new eligibility rules Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
On paper, veterans often appear financially secure, outperforming civilians on key long-term benchmarks.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
Despite its nickname, the tax also falls on more modest multifamily residences like apartment buildings that exceed the sales price benchmarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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