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It was also right in the middle of his attempts to get Trump to lift export bans to China of some of the highest performing AI chips, specifically the H200.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Goldman’s report calculated that a third of the Stoxx 600’s aggregate wage bill could be automated, which could lift earnings by as much as 24% if implemented successfully.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Jarred Vanderbilt’s energetic six rebounds, two assists and one block in less than six minutes during the first quarter helped lift the Lakers to a 26-point lead early in the second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
While firms in most countries have been able to lift prices accordingly -- albeit to expected anger -- those in Japan have to battle an inherent view that hikes are taboo.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
I flick my eyes back to Mom and lift my chin defiantly.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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Trading at just 3 times 2028 earnings estimates, Micron could benefit from significant lifts to earnings estimates.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Deutsche Bank lifts its target price to 120 pounds from 117 pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Once the fog lifts, brighter spells should develop, although some areas of low cloud may linger.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
As tides rise and fall, the water lifts the ice and repeatedly exposes its underside to warm, pressurized seawater.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Tupperware lifts, and a small avalanche of sprinkles pours into Inkling’s mouth.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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He was actually appointed as security minister by Liz Truss, and Beijing lifted sanctions on him in January 2026.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The BOE last week lifted its key rate to 4% from 3.75%, its first move since the start of the war between the U.S. and Iran pushed energy prices sharply higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Management raised its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $13 billion to $13.3 billion and lifted the lower end of its infrastructure investment forecast, projecting $37 billion to $39 billion in total spending.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
In 2024, the United States lifted a ban on supplying weapons for the unit.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
The strange wolf lunged, grabbed the cub by the scruff, and lifted him high.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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Also lifting confidence was Anthropic's filing showing it planned to raise up to $64 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, valuing it at as much as $1.4 trillion.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
This process makes everyday activities possible, from walking and maintaining posture to lifting objects and performing precise movements.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026
European stock indexes extended a post-midterms rally with banks and autos among the strongest-performing sectors, lifting the Stoxx 600 above the record close it posted in August.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
And the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered it a win late Monday and early Tuesday, lifting a lower court order that had barred such actions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
And lifting children quickly off his knees, he got up and hurried to the head of the stairs to greet the Kans.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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