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In 2024, humans put about 41.6 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent in the atmosphere.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

He put about 10% of his portfolio in credit-default swaps that would gain value if bond investors turned bearish on the automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That could put about 30% of Uber’s mobility bookings at risk of facing the ”most direct competitive threat” from robotaxis, he said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

"Some of the scare stories put about a few months ago were perhaps a bit overblown," Maguire told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

A paddle swirled and the boat put about.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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