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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is still the most sizable disruption, “effectively sidelining circa 20% of LNG trade,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Though overwhelmingly orchestral, they nevertheless embrace the warm sun and tight community that defines the story’s setting in Clarksdale, Mississippi, circa 1932.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

I distinctly remember my first big-girl purchase: a Celine luggage tote circa 2011, at the height of its popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

As Steph brilliantly frames it, welcome to the subprime auto-lending sector, circa late 2025.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Much of Steve Eisman wanted to believe the worst, and that gave him a huge tactical advantage in the U.S. financial markets circa 2007.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis