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With her sharp features, geometric haircut and form-fitting black ensembles, she’s a Bond villain minus the martial arts skills — icy but with a flicker of feeling, which makes her interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Orders minus transportation rose a healthy 0.8% in February and increased for the 11th straight month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Management guided for profit of $2.15 a share, plus or minus 15 cents, and sales growth of about 12%, plus or minus 5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Some sent their invoices back with the tariff line item crossed out, along with a check for what was owed minus that amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Well, guess I’ll see you at camp. Glad you feel better. Enjoy the soup minus the hot sauce.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas