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The commitments from the Middle East total $24 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday External link, citing people familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

By extension, “the funds” referred to the British national debt, the total amount of government securities outstanding—the base of the nation’s finances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

This would value the total consideration package of cash and stock estimated to be worth €30.40 per share, a 78% premium to UMG’s stock price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Most people seem to forget that there were six total crewed landings, all of them conducted by the U.S. government between 1969 and 1972.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

I am so flabbergasted by their total failure as hunters that I break from my chase and just gape at the roiling gold-and-red fur ball that is their two bodies.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz