rattling
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“While there is still uncertainty and saber rattling over the Iran conflict, markets are forward looking and currently looking forward,” said Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments in Raleigh.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The blockade is rattling markets, but stocks are not giving up a lot of gains from last week, which came as the U.S. and Iran agreed on a cease-fire set to last two weeks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Bostic’s death was just the latest of a Black man in local police custody, Ali said, rattling off the names of Kevin Wicks, Donovan Jackson and others.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Guidance should be fairly balanced given the geopolitical tensions, though Nomura anticipates some saber rattling to help contain inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“Oh, I am so sick of the young men of the present day!” exclaimed she, rattling away at the instrument.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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