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Asked about the status of the proposed cap, a White House official said the administration is continuing to work with lawmakers “to deliver on the president’s agenda to lower costs for American consumers.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
The new savings account will be introduced in 2029, replacing the existing Lifetime Isa, which has been criticised by some for imposing harsh penalties on those buying homes for more than the £450,000 cap.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Discussions around the budget cap also involve the need to balance ongoing development of the existing engines with design and construction of the new ones.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The arrangement allows teams such as the Eagles to amass more talent than they’d otherwise be able to afford, but it also exploits the net present value of salary cap money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“With eggs,” I said, reaching for his cap.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Doncic capped the half with a flurry on both ends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
But under new rules that went into effect this summer, federal graduate loans are capped at $20,500 or $50,000 a year, depending on the borrower’s field of study.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The US outlet reported that Trump told Musk he was frustrated the Starlink system's speeds were still capped at around 160km/h, according to officials.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Men can contribute to babies well into their 80s—yes, sperm quality declines but not that much—while the ability to get pregnant is pretty much capped at age 45.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
At summer socials, their day of fun was capped off with the ultimate celebration of a butcher’s skill—the cattle-dressing contest.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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While CoreWeave’s future debt will likely come at a higher interest rate, Borges argues the increase will only amount to 100 to 200 basis points, capping the company’s blended borrowing costs at around 10%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“The current valuation leaves Porsche trading on demanding near-term multiples, perhaps capping re-rating potential until we get closer to the 2028 margin inflection.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The merger could finalize by early next month, capping the 43-year-old tech scion’s meteoric rise into one of Hollywood’s most influential figures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
It was a defensive masterclass and they delivered Bompastor's gameplan perfectly, capping off victory with a third successive clean sheet - a run of 315 minutes without conceding a goal.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
She was all in white, with an elegantly beaded headdress capping her hair.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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