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And now the markets look untethered to the first-quarter earnings season, those developments, and big questions about the fate of the tech trade over the summer months, can no longer be brushed aside.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In a Wall Street Journal interview that November, founder Ren Zhengfei invited President Trump to come visit and brushed off U.S. sanctions with characteristic bravado.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Nvidia brushed aside concerns about the vulnerability of Taiwan in the chip supply chain as it unveiled plans to spend $150 billion annually with Taiwanese suppliers.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Air whizzed across Jonathan as the tree trunk dropped past, and branches brushed his shoulder, scratching his arms.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret