pure

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If Hormuz reopens and oil falls, that diversification should provide more protection than investors would get from a pure upstream producer.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Like the large so-called moon jar that opens the exhibition, these capacious bowls glazed in eggshell white flaunt their foibles with wobbling edges that give character to otherwise pure forms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Unlike 2022, when inflation expectations rose in tandem with actual inflation, the divergence this year between the two may underscore changes in growth expectations rather than a pure inflation story, said Gillum at LPL Financial.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The uptick in digital heteropessimism Taylor references exists largely thanks to algorithm-driven platforms where gendered trash-talking of any kind is pure, uncut engagement bait.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“You’re both wrong. It’s starvation, pure and simple,” comes another explanation.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone