billing

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But he did not live up to the billing during the postseason, averaging only 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds while the top-seeded Pistons were eliminated in the conference semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Warnings about existential risks that AI poses to consulting firms are forcing a rethink of entrenched billing practices in the profession, but the transition to charging clients a new way is proving slow and difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Also, unlike venture-backed or private equity-backed firms that are motivated to build long-term enterprise value, Big Four partners are reluctant to experiment with major billing pivots that could threaten or delay their payouts, O’Dowd said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Australian airline Qantas announced the direct flight route will start from October 2027, billing passengers approximately 20% more for the long-haul journey compared with a traditional layover.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

And I can’t exactly say when animal activists around the world began calling for equal billing for their own favorite species, adding in Year of the Otter, and the Whale, and the Penguin.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman