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It added that the adoption of artificial intelligence, as well as a new automated fulfillment center in Houston, would help pad profit margins.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

They are being carried by Crawler‑Transporter‑2, a low‑slung, tank‑like vehicle on caterpillar tracks that Nasa built in 1965 to inch Saturn V Moon rockets to the pad.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Some analysts felt the retail industry could stage a rebound this year as more generous tax refunds pad consumers’ wallets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Elvis put a shin pad under his pants leg, and I took a couple of practice shots—until he was sure I wouldn’t miss and injure him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Anya laughed, Håkon laughed, and then Alfhercht reached over to Ivan and pressed the pad of his finger to the tip of Ivan’s nose.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack