fanned

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Official US jobs data due later in the day is also in focus following forecast-topping private figures that indicated the economy remained healthy and fanned bets on the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It also fanned debate about immigration and security, at a time when Germany was in the midst of a national election campaign.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Earnings growth will be fanned by new and renovated stores and further expansion overseas, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Pilots had fanned out to airports in South Florida, Charlotte, Houston and Columbus, Ohio, to go pick up the stranded jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Holly fanned herself, mouthy Miss Esther had nothing to say for once, and even Nan blushed like a schoolgirl when Brent shook her hand.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry