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Athleta doesn’t really have as much flexibility to do that, Saunders said, since doing so might run up against selections at Gap’s other chains.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The records show this early evacuation was run up the chain of command, meaning officials handling the emergency should have been aware of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Their rapid run up has also at times forced state insurance commissioners to moonlight as forensic accountants, teasing out company relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But with a market valuation above $5 trillion and a healthy run up already in recent weeks, investors seem disinclined to chase Nvidia stock higher immediately.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Three fat gold earrings run up the side of one of Madoc’s green ears, and he wears long gold claws over his fingers.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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