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[fawr-chuhn] / ˈfɔr tʃən /




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Steyer, 68, made his fortune founding a hedge fund that included investments in fossil fuels, private prisons and other businesses that are controversial among Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His first goal had a touch of fortune as he latched onto Dembele's deflected shot, but his second was a thunderous finish before he completed his hat-trick with a delightful, curling effort.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I said, ‘Look guys, you’re spending a small fortune on late night,’” recalled Allen, who estimated that the programming was costing the network more than $200 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Kesaev made his fortune in tobacco and alcohol distribution during the chaotic 1990s in Russia, and then later expanded into retail grocery chains and the arms industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite their inability to add water to the pools, the helicopter flights marked a change in fortune for the workers at the plant.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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