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[weyv] / weɪv /




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Intesa has kept out of a wave of banking sector mergers and acquisitions in recent years, citing competition issues.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Hong Kong has re-emerged as an active IPO venue, largely driven by a wave of listings from Chinese AI, semiconductor, and biotechnology companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

AFP journalists in Jerusalem and the West Bank city of Ramallah heard a series of explosions and the Israeli army said it worked to intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A new wave of protests at the country's soaring rentals has begun in recent weeks, with tourism often closely associated with the problem.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The other kids smiled, some even laughing outright when they noticed, and I felt a hot wave of embarrassment wash over me for the second time in five minutes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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