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darling

[dahr-ling] / ˈdɑr lɪŋ /


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Former Reddit darling Hertz falls as Wendy’s takes up the meme stock mantle.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

For patient investors to come in at this lower multiple, Domino’s doesn’t need to be a high growth darling again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

But if fresh tomatoes are summer’s darling, sun-dried tomatoes are their moodier, more savory cousin.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

McGinn is the darling of the Tartan Army, the 'Super John McGinn' song being as much a part of their world as kilts and bevvy.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

“Two, I do not possess dominion over you. To you, my darling Senders, I provide advice purely on a take-it-or-leave-it basis.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

It made me kill some of my darlings and really focus on what I want this sampler platter to be.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The "silver darlings", as they were known, brought wealth but it was the discovery of black gold in 1969 which transformed the city and the nation.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices aren’t the stock market darlings they once were.

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

But among the market’s priciest names today are not just artificial-intelligence darlings but also discount retailers and shampoo makers — a sign that even defensive trades may be now getting expensive.

From MarketWatch Feb. 24, 2026

We don’t have any pictures, but we have thoroughly described our darlings to each other.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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