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[tik] / tɪk /




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Dell trades at just over 22 times the next 12 months’ earnings, a tick above the S&P 500’s just over 21 times.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The rate of core inflation in the 12 months that ended in April registered 3.3%, a tick higher compared to the prior month.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“And to now be at a place where we’re leveling off and starting to tick up a little bit, it gives me goosebumps.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It's likely Saturday we'll see another warmest day of the year as temperatures continue to tick upward.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

And maybe this will help with the tick situation the park people are always warning the town about.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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