vigilantes
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In response, on May 15, 1850, armed vigilantes and the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 11, 2026
Schleif calls that “a not-so-subtle message to policymakers that the bond vigilantes are not thrilled with the current trajectory of fiscal affairs.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 7, 2026
One of the vigilantes meets us outside his group's headquarters, a single-storey concrete building, and agrees to speak on the condition of anonymity during our visit in July.
From BBC β Aug. 26, 2026
‘I do not agree that rates are staying higher for longer. I think 4% to 5% is normal, and I will worry about a debt crisis when the bond vigilantes worry about it.’
From MarketWatch β Aug. 26, 2026
Well, he would be ill-advised to repeat this ploy once my punctuation vigilantes are on the loose.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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