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“Renewed attacks in the Middle East raise the prospect of ongoing disruptions to supply,” ANZ Research analysts say in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I was really nervous I would raise my child in the wrong way, and I was thinking about parenting almost in opposition of how I was raised."
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
If your manager is the one demanding you step up and take on more work, you could and should leverage this to get a raise.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The National Trust said it is now looking at ways to turn the coins into an exhibition piece to raise awareness of their potential damage.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I’m going to sell it. To raise money.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
JPM raises its price target to 815 pence from 800 pence, reiterates its overweight rating for the stock and says it continues to see positive risk-reward in the shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The recent jump in Treasury yields raises the question of whether 7% mortgage rates could be returning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
It raises questions about whether Infantino has the political power to govern Fifa, even if he wins an election of the 211 member associations.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
My sister raises one perfectly plucked eyebrow while Andre stammers.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
"I was really nervous I would raise my child in the wrong way, and I was thinking about parenting almost in opposition of how I was raised."
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
TJX TJX 0.00%increase; up pointing triangle raised its full-year profit outlook after reporting higher second-quarter sales and earnings, as more budget-leery shoppers continued to flock to its banners for discounted home goods and apparel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
I can see the raised eyebrows from here, but Xabi Alonso is smart - and enjoyed Bundesliga title success at Bayer Leverkusen.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Since she was raised to be a good soldier, she took it all in stride.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
He had his head raised and was sniffing the air.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
On the heels of a positive quarter, the company said it now expects sales growth of about 5% this fiscal year, raising its guidance for the second time this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He said his ordeal showed there was "no due diligence", raising questions about the number of similar cases.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Nominations are still open, raising the prospect of further late entrants.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Pelle expects that more Fed officials, perhaps a majority, were open to raising rates at the July meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Will often go broody; excellent for raising chicks from fertile eggs.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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