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Restaurant Brands International’s profit rose in the second quarter, driven by a standout performance at Burger King U.S. that bucked a broader trend of slowing fast-food demand across other major chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The program bucked the overall decline in traditional TV viewing by growing 9 percent over the previous season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Instead, the company bucked Wall Street norms, pulled off the biggest IPO ever and raised $75 billion, according to a regulatory filing, while orchestrating a successful first day as a publicly traded company.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Then, with barely enough room to turn around, they wormed themselves into the sleeping bags and attempted to sleep as the boat bucked up and down through the heavy swell.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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