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[gap] / gæp /


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A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"These coupled vibrations allow energy to move more freely and efficiently across the gap."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The gap is smaller, but still present, when looking at IPOs of larger companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hull then lined the next pitch into the gap in left-center field for a walk-off double to send the Tar Heels to Omaha in a heartbreaking, season-ending loss for USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In September 1914, it was French pilots flying over enemy lines who watched two advancing German units change direction, opening a gap between them and setting the stage for the Battle of the Marne.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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