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As for where he stands on investing in AI, Griffin drew on his experience in the decades-ago boom and bust where internet companies at times were valued unrealistically.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
The headline of the Financial Times reads: "AI debt nerves trigger race for default insurance in case boom turns to bust".
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
A bust of Marianne - symbol of the French Republic - was damaged and knocked to the floor in Marseille as people ransacked the building.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
But in the long run, a more selective market is healthier than one that just goes through cycles of boom and bust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Skin the stockings off Mr. Waldengarver,” said the owner of that property, “or you’ll bust ’em.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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"My work also busts the myth that Byfield always did what he was told and never complained. He was very strong-willed but also suffered a great deal of hardship and psychological strain."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Kreitzman also has a curator - Jaime Freestone , external- who often stays over and keeps displays like the one with a multitude of ancient Egyptian busts and doll heads in order.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
And despite the recent flurry of news and headlines, there is nothing new about these busts.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
People extrapolate the good times too much in booms, and the bad times during busts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“It’s important to let the kids know you mean all this metaphorically, honey,” he says, sitting straight up so that his head busts through the ceiling.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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They repair broken pitchers, taking in wayward arms with busted mechanics and diminishing fastballs and resurrecting their careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
In that scenario, it would be busted down one or more divisions and forced to work its way back up over the course of several seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Retrieving busted bots on stretchers, one of the Humanoid Games’ best visual gags, may actually have originated with her league.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
A mayor who says fix the busted fountain by the end of the week, or else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
And with this, she busted out with a fully charming laugh.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Should a player who transfers and has superior talent immediately get to start over a player who has been in the program for three years busting his butt?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Higher prices for building materials are boosting construction costs and busting renovation budgets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The Sweet 16 round of the tournament begins on Thursday night, and some of the top earners can be found still scoring baskets and busting brackets.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
Talarico-like candidates are busting out across the U.S., if few in his seminarian mold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Slowly, noon comes, the door busting open as Stella’s parents come back, Camila and Mya trailing a few feet behind, cafeteria food containers piled high in everyone’s hands.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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