staggered

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“We chose to be innovative in the lock-up expiration,” Feldman told CNBC, adding that Cerebras has staggered its insider stock release to try and “smooth out the path.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

However, as Northern Ireland staggered on without a power-sharing government, that October Donaldson began to make positive noises about the importance of devolution - a sign of where he saw the party ultimately returning.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

SpaceX investors will be able to sell more stock before the end of the year, though the lockup release will be staggered rather than coming at one time.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

She remembered being staggered by the size and opulence of the home, while Sullivan was at his desk "wearing the scruffiest tracksuit".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He staggered sideways, unable to keep his balance.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret