rut
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However, there are signs the company is breaking out of this rut.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
"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
A dozen times a day they had to stop to free a wheel that had stuck in a rut, or double up the teams to climb a muddy slope.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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