crisis
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Although value stocks outperformed during the 1980s and 1990s, since the 2008-09 global financial crisis, more expensive companies have generally outperformed more consistently, the strategists wrote.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The five-day crisis eased Monday as officials determined the damage would not cause a massive explosion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
For Dean, meanwhile, speaking publicly about his experience was ultimately about encouraging others to seek help before reaching crisis point.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The crisis began late last week when authorities detected a leak in the tank, and subsequently a crack, though they did not say if the two were related.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
He had been so wound up in trying to get home, he had not noticed the ebbing of the crisis until now.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing crisis
"The Civil Rights Movement"
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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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