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Dominion’s shares were trading at such a discount—about a quarter lower than NextEra’s forward earnings multiple—that the latter was able to offer a hefty premium without denting its earnings growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The latter could provide a much-needed publicity makeover amid people’s general skepticism External link of the technology.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
At least the latter pay their way in cold, hard cash.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
On top of that, there are the inevitable disasters, be they earthquake, fire or flood, the latter quite possibly exacerbated this winter by what may be an epic El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
There were also a clothes brush, a brush and comb, and a jug and basin—the latter containing dirty water which was reddened as if with blood.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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