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Hiccups could entail something as big as a train breakdown or as small as a platform door not opening.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Short-term bond funds, such as those run by Vanguard, are paying 4% or more right now and entail relatively little inflation or interest-rate risk.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
The provision says that the program “may entail the meaningful financial support” of the investor, which some lobbyists are reading as more permissive than other exceptions that “require” such support.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
By Episode 6, it became clear to Sarnoff how she wanted to conclude each timeline, including what the final shot would entail.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
“Oh, Shed, how is that to be? It would entail much explaining, and besides, all this laughter gives me hunger,” said Fangor.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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