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Stripping out items the bank doesn’t believe reflect the underlying performance of its business such as restructuring costs, third-quarter per-share earnings came in at C$2.77, beating the C$2.47 mean estimate of analysts polled by FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
However, that result did not reach statistical significance, which the researchers said could reflect the smaller number of prostate cancer cases within that group.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
“This is not part of a larger downsizing effort. The Brentwood, Elko, and Petaluma closures each reflect local market conditions and long-term financial sustainability assessed for that store,” said Chelsea Carbahal, a Raley’s spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Regulator took no action against Tongue for his part in the controversy, but the paceman admitted he was forced to reflect on his involvement and the fragility of a career as an England cricketer.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Those precious moments were the only time in my day when I required myself to slow down, reflect, and remind myself of what was important.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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The updated guidance reflects an expected boost from organic growth as well as the company’s deals for Contentful and Fin, which it expects to close in the coming weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
"I always want to challenge myself in new ways, so my artistry & skating can evolve. It's important to me that my sport reflects my personal growth," she wrote on Instagram.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“The evidence reflects that plaintiff’s whereabouts were effectively ignored.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Much of that strength reflects stronger capex, linked to semiconductor and electronics sectors, according to Colvin, as overseas demand for such Japanese products rise to multi-year high levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The streetlight reflects off the silver chain peeking out from his collar.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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The divestiture closed early in the current fourth quarter, and the impacts are reflected in Hormel’s updated annual guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I wouldn't say they enjoy interacting with humans," reflected Heide-Jorgensen, noting "they do it under protest."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The volume of sales across the division is reflected in the wider transfer balances.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Hoskins said in an interview that the rulings reflected differences of opinion over what constitutes fair and accurate language, noting that the appellate courts had also sometimes rejected revisions made or approved by lower courts.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Well, I would rather die yonder than in a street or on a frequented road,” I reflected.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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Comparable sales, which account for store openings and closings, rose 3.5%, topping the 2.6% increase that analysts had forecast and reflecting growth in both traffic and average transaction amount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Comparable sales—which account for store openings and closings—were flat across the company, reflecting a 4% increase at its namesake brand, offset by a 3% decline across its Hollister brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Scott interjects stories from his career throughout our conversation, reflecting as far back as his first short film, “Boy and Bicycle,” which he made with his brother in 1965.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Bostock says authenticity is very important to him, and told the BBC there are many places he has said no to reviewing or reflecting.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The door swings open of its own accord, revealing a cluttered dressing room lined with mirrors, each reflecting a different view of Prospero.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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