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remain

[ri-meyn] / rɪˈmeɪn /


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Restaurant visits have gradually improved this spring, but remain down by 5.7% in May from a year earlier, according to Placer.ai, which analyzes foot traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He determinedly ignores all the house’s faults so he can savor it as his dream residence for the few fleeting years that remain of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“In an eventual post-crisis world, a multi- polar environment lends itself to a much more gold-positive one. Additionally, many of the undercurrents that drove gold prices higher remain intact, albeit on pause,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

If oil prices remain at current levels — obviously a big if — the read on consumer prices for June could be notably tamer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He kept his eyes on the ground and, though he tried to remain calm, his heart felt like a brick in his throat as he ascended the steps.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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