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Not only does it screw up seasonal adjustments, but many laid-off workers tend to wait until after the holiday to apply for benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
One of the biggest questions in aging research is why people tend to lose energy and vitality over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Known as the "California effect", legal and policy changes enacted in the state tend to lead to nationwide changes.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Generally, scads of slack signal weakness and tend to place a lid on companies’ ability to raise prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“With me, they tend to break frequently. But only when I—only when I color the facts a bit. I’m sure you ladies wouldn’t have that kind of trouble.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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