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But a number of investors and tech executives cautioned against betting on a pullback, noting that sales and usage by corporate AI customers have climbed far faster than forecasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
That’s as chip usage continues to expand — in robotics, humanoids, smart grids, defense systems, automotive and more.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The typical annual usage figure applies to the first category: dual-fuel households on a standard variable tariff which pay by direct debit.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Speaking at Bernstein’s Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, CEO Michael Mahoney flagged “a declining usage of Watchman stand-alone procedures,” referring to Boston Scientific’s flagship heart implant.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
In recent years, dictionaries have come to accept a looser usage, meaning “because of” or “on account of”: Richie threw the suit away due to the hole.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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Dictionary Words: Lexicography Lingo
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The AP English Exam: Writing, Grammar, and Word Choice
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