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U.S. wholesale inflation came in stronger than expected again in May, adding to concerns that the impact of stronger fuel costs will force companies to pass higher costs on to consumers.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
That shift has weighed on markets recently, adding to worries about the outlook for artificial-intelligence companies that have sparked a string of volatile sessions and pulled stocks back from records.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Unless the state acts, contaminated water will continue running off businesses’ parking lots into drains, adding to the “toxic soup” in Southern California waterways, said Bruce Reznik, executive director of Los Angeles Waterkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Rising bills have pushed up the cost of retirement, it said, adding to calls for action to boost retirement savings.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Hiram,” he’d say, straightening up tall like a preacher, “the world’s got plenty enough hate without you adding to it I will not tolerate such language—or even such thinking—in my home or in my family!”
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
