straight
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The GDP report badly missed Bank of Canada and market expectations for growth of about 1.5% annualized, and triggered talk of a recession because of the two straight quarters of economic contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
While Knight played a series of sweeps and reverses, Capsey, who looks fitter and more composed in 2026, targeted the straight boundaries with power.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
However, beneath the surface, the index has posted negative breadth for six straight trading sessions — meaning more S&P 500 stocks fell than rose, even as the index itself kept moving higher.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“Well, yeah, but Mrs. Tracy…” I wanted to say something more, but Jeff turned and went straight back into the hall.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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