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Bloomberg News reported that United CEO Scott Kirby has floated the idea to unnamed officials and that it was unclear whether an approach has been made to the rival airline.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Germany upped its incentives to keep up with rival hubs such as the Czech Republic and Ireland.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
US President Donald Trump frequently refers to Munir as his "favourite field marshal", after a rapport built during US efforts to defuse a short but intense armed conflict between Pakistan and rival India last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The proposed settlement would be somewhat similar to a deal the FTC struck with Omnicom Group OMC -0.15%decrease; red down pointing triangle as part of its $13.5 billion acquisition of rival Interpublic Group last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Her rival had challenged her to a duel in order to show the Marvellian world who, in fact, was the best ringmaster of them all.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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