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Meta and Microsoft are trading at just 22 and 23 times earnings estimates for the next 12 months, just a slight premium to the S&P 500’s multiple.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Respondents said jobs were a bit easier to find, perhaps a sign of a slight pickup in hiring.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The difference was slight but noticeable: Each year, people under 25 lost an average of 451 words a day, while those older than 25 lost 314 words a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
That’s followed by a slight chance of rain Tuesday, most likely in the evening.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
A slight grin appeared, and her brown eyes brightened.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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Some Tricky Homonyms
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15 Synonyms for "Thin": An Eileen Ford (1922-2014) Tribute List
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