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as in stalking horses
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as in long shots
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By graduating from a 17-company backlog of pending CFTC applications submitted in the past year, ProphetX has gained a momentary edge over direct competitors that haven’t been approved yet.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026 -
Fox is acquiring the streaming and device giant for $22 billion, the two companies announced Monday, in an acquisition that earns Fox a new set of media competitors and raises thorny questions.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Just books and plays, and an asceticism associated with the priests Jim would often play.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Cribs and Pack-and-Plays Cribs and pop-up, portable cribs or pack-and-plays also make the list.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The spectacle continues today at Wrigley Field with a rotating cast of celebrities, athletes and Chicago-area favorites taking a turn on the microphone.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Switzerland, the heavy favorites to win Group B, controlled most of the first half with a 14-4 advantage in shots while controlling 75% of the possession.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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In the wake of the docuseries landing on Netflix earlier this year, several previous contestants and judges have spoken out about their time on the show and working with Banks in particular.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, pits four contestants against each other in a challenge that combines grocery shopping and high-stakes cooking.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Defining The Next Wave Of Winners The companies best positioned to build this infrastructure will be a mix of specialist new entrants and existing fintech and insurance players who recognize space as the next addressable market for their core capabilities.—
Nigel Morris,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The technology is also lowering barriers for new entrants.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Authorities also found a notebook in Mangione’s backpack containing handwritten entries that expressed frustration with the healthcare industry and an intent to carry out an attack, according to court filings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In some cases, the IRS system did not verify whether a five- or nine-digit number was actually a valid ZIP code, meaning entries with placeholder or otherwise invalid address information could still pass the initial screen.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The mayor is banking on his popularity with working class New Yorkers and his antipathy towards Israel to put his candidates over the top.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Part of it is Republican candidates trying to appease independent voters.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Dark horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horses. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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