fanned

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What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The labour dispute has also fanned a debate over how AI profits should be distributed.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Individual investors have been pulling money out of private-credit funds at a rising pace this year, a phenomenon fund managers have blamed on irrational fears fanned by the media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Middle East producers need tankers that have fanned out across the world to deliver their cargoes and sail back, which could take months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The boys paired off for safety and fanned out in separate directions.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti