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“It was either classics or new work,” he recalled, “and I chose new work partly because I like the partnership with the playwright in the room.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Market conditions have worsened partly due to the war in Iran and the repercussions of the conflict on consumer confidence and disposable income, the analyst says in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s partly because the Covid-19 pandemic had led to a steep decline in new car sales in 2020—draining the number of used cars available to purchase a few years later.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The movement in Apple’s stock on Tuesday could also partly relate to evolving investor perceptions about the conflict in Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“I thought it was partly a response to growing income inequality,” he said.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis