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[sent] / sɛnt /


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Move one piece or change one fee even by a cent and the impact can quickly ripple into billions of dollars won and lost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

However, the midpoint of its expectations for adjusted earnings of between $2.15 and $2.35 per share came in one cent below the consensus.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Between 2020 and 2025, the carbon footprint of its investments had dropped 42 per cent, the fund said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

According to Shropshire Council, about 15 per cent of households in its area rely on oil-fuelled central heating, which is between 16,000 and 21,000 properties.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Eighty to ninety per cent of the names on my list are not even available at any price.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

But half of Australia's living cricket royalty and a slew of former coaches - some of whom have been accused of wrongdoing too - have thrown in their two cents.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

Within two years, the stock had shriveled to 50 cents a share and was delisted in April 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share were 91 cents, compared with analyst estimates of 84 cents, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Measure FD will generate about $345 million annually for the city Fire Department by raising the city’s retail sales tax from 10.25% to 10.75%, which is about 5 cents more for every $10 spent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

She unwrinkles eight one-dollar bills, then counts out 97 cents, mostly in pennies.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle


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