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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

It’s the latter portion — “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” — that leaves room for interpretation, forming the beachhead upon which legal arguments against birthright citizenship have been mounted.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Investors seem to be focused on the latter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I could either accept this new reality or retreat from it, and the latter outcome might end up being even worse than the first.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros