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The prime minister is continuing to resist calls to stand down and set a timetable for his departure and is expected to fight any challenge from Burnham or other likely contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And yet, this stock trades at less than 20 times next year’s expected earnings.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The IPO is expected to be the biggest of all time and will likely list on the Nasdaq.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The official U.S. national debt is now equal to 100% of annual gross domestic product and is expected to rise to 120% by 2036.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He expected me to look out for Lloyd, and I did, though in my own particular way.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck