rut
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Salesforce, a stock that has been closely watched amid the software rut, surged 10% and was on pace for its largest percentage increase since Dec. 4, 2024.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
ServiceNow’s stock has been in a rut — so much so that it’s on track to post its largest quarterly decline on record.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
"I do genuinely believe if it weren't for that nursery who would still be in that rut we were in," said Kimberly.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
These variations in rainfall can largely be explained by a so-called blocked weather pattern which left our weather stuck in a rut for most of January and February.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
The pine coffin that held Miss Mary Finch—wearing her best dress, with her hair washed clean and combed—bounced in the back when the wagon wheels hit a rut.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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