raft

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Author and broadcaster Richard Osman was among a raft of figures to receive honours from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, along with comedian and musician Bill Bailey.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A raft of corporate earnings also drive single stock moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Carlson can sense a sinking ship, and he is jumping into a life raft.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

A raft of earnings reports knocked the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite off of yesterday’s closing highs, even as chip stocks continued to surge.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

On the river, the canoes were tied together in pairs to form a balsa, or raft.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple