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The November Retirement Fear Index, which I created through RetireMentors, rose to a record 126.4, or 26.4% above its baseline.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
"We saw that when baseline testosterone was below 8.6 nmol/L, subsequent cancer risk started increasing," Professor Yeap said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Georgia also stands to benefit because the state keeps savings from its previous federal baseline spending, which it can use to finance reinsurance to lower premiums in high-cost rural areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
We have a running tab at Boston Children’s Hospital, and a baseline level of uncertainty about her health.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Ben dribbled toward the center of the court, spotted Philip backdooring his man near the baseline and shuffled a pass beneath Rostelli’s arms.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Earlier this month, key members of the OPEC+ alliance agreed to keep output stable in October after six straight monthly increases, as they review members’ production capacity baselines to determine future quotas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Though grocery costs may decrease slightly once fuel costs stabilize, they are unlikely to return to prewar baselines as retailers adjust to higher prices, Vyas noted, pointing to sustained increases in food costs post-pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Iraq's request may become part of the 2027 capacity review, where production baselines will be examined," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
With shorter points, lower-bouncing balls and the risk of slippy baselines, the Wimbledon grass is not easy to master for those who have not grown up playing on it.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden
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