magic number
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"But with so much at stake and shareholders to appease, it seems ultimately the magic number couldn't be found, at least not right now," she added.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
You may start a trend among wealthy parents, making $76,000 the magic number.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
Tyrrell Hatton's tie with Collin Morikawa eventually meant Europe withstood a stunning US fightback to reach the magic number of 14 and a half points.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
The magic number: For Bierbaum, $20 is the magic number, a price where customers don’t think twice when they buy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
He had been in Hutterite colonies that had come near to that magic number and seen firsthand how things had changed.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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