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The latter still represents an impressive 13.4% advance from current levels, and would mark a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains for the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He co-headlined with The Strokes on a lineup that also included Kings of Leon and Arcade Fire, the latter of which dropped giant light-up LED balls on the crowd as part of the performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The latter earned him a spot at École Polytechnique, a French mashup of M.I.T. and West Point, and his first job in Credit Suisse’s London office in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"We're not a team that just wants to make up the numbers; we want to be in this competition until the latter stages," Skinner said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Close friendship between the latter and Mrs. van Daan, flirtations, kisses and friendly little smiles.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank