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It turns out there are few smarter places investors could have parked their money 20 years ago than Mastercard’s stock at the time of the credit-card giant’s initial public offering.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
SpaceX is on the cusp of its initial public offering, which will raise a record amount of money.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
I couldn’t dictate it beyond my initial outline thoughts, because I find that I can’t replicate my best writing voice while speaking into a phone or computer.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
However, both sides have been cautious, and Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said the key issue of nuclear weapons would not be part of any initial proposals.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
During her initial search for Clara, Ophie had yanked open the door, expecting it to lead to yet another room filled with covered furniture.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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Word Generation Science - Preparing a Scientific Investigation
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