rut
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The shares have been stuck in a months-long rut as investors have sought other AI-related plays with more growth potential, and amid broader concerns about the sustainability of AI spending.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
But Maria said the government's efforts to pull Russia out of its demographic rut were "pathetic".
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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
Here, she shares her minimalist approach to restocking a kitchen from scratch, a smart pantry organization solution—and the crêpe recipe that rescued her from a cooking rut.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Marly knew it as they went in the little old road, every rut of it practically, as she might know the face of an old friend.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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