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Each year, the trail’s northern portion is expected to generate roughly $100 million in economic activity, according to a trail agency analysis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Home builders are shifting their focus toward luxury homes, which generate far wider margins than entry-level homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
KFC’s U.S. sales have sagged and many in the restaurant industry see beverages as a way to excite consumers and generate stronger profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Mummery will return to Islay next year with a plan to generate electricity for the island.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Different hypotheses might produce the same result: for example an eccentric circle will generate exactly the same movement as an epicycle upon a deferent.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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The Prigozhin family business, including both legitimate and criminal enterprises, generates more than $400 million a year, according to estimates by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, a Geneva-based think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
At a 2% yield, $2 million generates only $40,000 per year before taxes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
"Ticketing revenue generates less than 20% of our total revenue from The Open," Darbon says.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Still socially awkward, the rendition of Zuckerberg is now one of a powerful, globally known figure, whose platform generates billions of dollars and is used by millions of people.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Connecting the corners of that pentagon with lines generates a small, upside-down, five-pointed star, which is exactly the same as the original star in its proportions.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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“What investors really need is stronger monetization—proof that the revenues generated with AI can catch up with the spending on AI tools,” said Swissquote’s Ipek Ozkardeskaya.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Talarico's conversational style and command of scripture have generated viral social media clips, while a two-hour appearance on comedian Joe Rogan's hugely popular podcast in 2025 introduced him to an audience beyond traditional Democratic circles.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Satellite sensors identify wildfires by measuring infrared radiation, which reveals the heat generated by burning vegetation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
He suggested that the attention generated by illegal viewing was "better than an Emmy" because it helped create buzz and ultimately attract new subscribers.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
They were virtually impossible to cross-pollinate and rarely generated hybrids.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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There are also concerns over the billions of dollars being spent on AI infrastructure and whether the companies making those investments can deliver on their promises of generating huge profits.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
But acknowledging a property’s cheesy elements isn’t the same as generating consistent laughs from the situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gross profit increased to 6.70 billion euros from 3.88 billion euros, generating a 57.5% margin that beat consensus and company guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
She told AFP that "is a good thing" because it means the tumor is from lung cancer instead of generating from the spread of another cancer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Add the effects of the environment—the impact of nutrition on height, or sunlight exposure on skin color—and Fisher could imagine even more unique combinations and effects, ultimately generating perfectly smooth curves.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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