staggered
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Some corporate governance experts attribute the rebellion Noel Tata is facing to a staggered succession by his half-brother Ratan Tata, who died in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
I didn’t feel any affinity with the humanoid that smashed Bolt’s 100-meter record, but found the robot weightlifter that crumpled under a 15kg barbell and staggered into a table very relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Still, because the homes are staggered up a hillside, upward of 100 properties could gain a better lake view from the poisoned trees’ removal, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The ETF takes a laddered approach to investing in autocallables, resulting in staggered maturities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
She staggered forward and threw her arms around George, burying her face in his chest.
From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis
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