flash
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The 10-year German Bund yield rose after flash estimate purchasing managers data came in stronger than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Yields in the U.S. moved sharply higher after Wednesday’s release of S&P Global’s U.S. flash manufacturing data for September showed the fastest expansion since July 2021 and a fourth straight month of gains.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The flash mob in Cathedral Square featured Got2Sing choir members as well as residents as they raised money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
So far, the most compelling piece of evidence publicly reported by authorities was a flash of light captured by a trail camera about 2 a.m. on Aug 2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
“All right . . .” Penelope was on her feet in a flash!
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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Tightly curated presentations at the major New York art fair offered flashes of creativity amid an overall selection that was underwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Then, in a scene in which Misty demands she be allowed to finish an audition, she flashes into someone else in a bit of pure craft that leaves those in the room astonished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
A white light flashes at the top of the glasses above the users nose when it is recording video and taking a photo.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
AFP journalists in the capital heard around a dozen loud explosions and saw flashes in sky early Tuesday moments after the air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
He flashes a sly smile at me over his shoulder.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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I flew American from Los Angeles to Chicago for an upcoming column and United from Chicago to Newark because they flashed a last-minute upgrade in the app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
As win percentages flashed up on screen, and sparklers lit up the dark backdrop as athletes posed with their trophies, athletics attempted to take its first steps in a brand new direction.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Since then, the market has flashed several bullish signals, while some sentiment gauges have shown signs of improvement.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
As passengers chanted the incantation together, white light flashed through the carriage, and music swelled from the speakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He turned toward his mother, ready to hide his face in her skirt, and just at that moment a picture flashed into his mind.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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Read more: The bond market is flashing a warning for stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Inside the administration, the Mythos model was a “red flashing light,” a senior administration official said, prompting round-the-clock calls for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Valuations, earnings expectations, market concentration, equity issuance, and foreign buying are all flashing warning signs for the AI-fueled stock rally.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
And Shelton actually did include Rodman in that moment, with the two of them making eye contact and flashing his signature “dialed-in” hand motion to each other as he celebrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Everyone jumped and turned to look at the flashing red light on the wall.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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