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Marvell Technology shares were rising more than 10% in premarket action on Wednesday after the company announced a new agreement with Alphabet related to custom artificial-intelligence chips.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“As a longstanding Ebm-Papst customer, we have a deep appreciation for its integrated airflow technology, custom engineering expertise and talented team, which complement our expertise in mission-critical applications and market reach,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
During the day, shoppers had to queue up for bag searches - a custom that Ervine grew up believing was the norm.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Sandy Ginther uses a 3-D printer to make custom fixtures that keep clutter at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The club also had a custom of sending robed members to kidnap visiting celebrities and steal them away in a black coach with covered windows, all without saying a word.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
The time I scored a seat and managed to take a little nap on the ride to customs.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Police said only that they were still investigating when asked about the customs report.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hours later, the Philippines' customs department issued a statement saying it had ordered the "preventative suspension" of an agent who owned the guns "allegedly used by the student involved".
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
He says customs officials have carried out seizures of protected wildlife and supported prosecutions linked to illegal trafficking.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Oleg Penkovsky came through customs carrying two large suitcases, flanked by the six other members of his delegation.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Two-Faced Words: Contronyms
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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