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[leg-uh-see] / ˈlɛg ə si /


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In fiscal 2030, the company expects OCI revenue to rise to $166 billion, about three-quarters of sales, which would transform it from a legacy software company into an AI infrastructure company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“This partnership reflects our commitment to preserving that legacy while creating new opportunities for growth, investment, and tourism for decades to come.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Established tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon initially funded most of their AI investments with the gusher of cash generated from their legacy businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thayil wants to get things right — he explains that he was the person thinking about Soundgarden’s legacy after the band broke up in 1997.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“Looks can be deceiving. The Survivalists have had trouble getting a foothold in the Northern states. People up there are more solitary, and still believe in the legacy of Lincoln.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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