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rut

[ruht] / rʌt /




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The U.S. labor market has climbed out of a rut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Apple stock started off the year in a bit of a rut.

From Barron's • May 6, 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

My legs are wobbly, and the front seat smells of bug spray and our sweat as we bump along the deep rut in the road, but I feel so good and tired here with Papi.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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