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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

In the case of Iran that would entail deploying 1.9 million people — almost all the U.S. military’s active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

An attack on Iran would still entail risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“New crimes will entail new punishments,” Grandma warned.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull