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Recent Examples of index
Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, rose 2.3% year-over-year and 0.2% on a monthly basis in October.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
One of the similarities between the Canadian tax system and the U.S. tax system is that most income tax and benefit amounts in both countries are indexed to inflation (only a few countries adjust their income tax thresholds for inflation—out of 160 economies, 131 have no adjustment at all).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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World’s top cities for 2024 Six European cities, including Rome, Barcelona and Paris, have appeared at the top of a new index of the Top 100 City Destinations for 2024.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, rose 2.3% year-over-year and 0.2% on a monthly basis in October.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Virtually no money is indexed to Club name Nvidia but shares were up 2% in the premarket after S & P Dow Jones Indices announced late Friday that the chipmaker would replace rival Intel in the 30-stock Dow.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
One of the similarities between the Canadian tax system and the U.S. tax system is that most income tax and benefit amounts in both countries are indexed to inflation (only a few countries adjust their income tax thresholds for inflation—out of 160 economies, 131 have no adjustment at all).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for index
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Relying on traditional overbought/indicators in attempting to call the end of this run just hasn’t worked.Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Certifications and audits, such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, are vital indicators of a custody provider’s commitment to regulatory compliance and operational integrity.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the findings were listed in the articles of impeachment upon which the Illinois House convicted the governor in early 2009 before the Senate removed him from office.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The date of the notice of the settlement is listed as December 9, according to the court documents.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some like the long, graceful, and wispy needles of white pine (Pinus strobus) while others are all about the firs — the true firs (Abies species) with their stout, glossy, and fragrant needles.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet such incentives, as of now, have failed to move the needle in the right direction, as Japan’s fertility rates continue their decline.Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the defensive end, Hunter recorded a 90.9 coverage grade, which is third among all corners in the county compared to PFF.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Starting in October, millions of people across northern India and Pakistan spent weeks under a blanket of toxic smog, enduring some of the region’s worst air quality ever recorded.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Questions were raised about whether Vanney, who was entering the final year of his contract, was still the right man for the job.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Longer term, Yaro sees an opportunity to make good on its ambitions of growing internationally and entering the wealth management sector.Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The structure appears to be part of a pre-Hispanic settlement named San Miguel, which has been cataloged and reported to the INAH's Public Register of Archaeological and Historic Monuments and Zones.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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An international community effort called planetary defense protects humans from these space intruders by cataloging and monitoring as many near-Earth objects as possible, including those closely approaching Earth.Toshi Hirabayashi, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit was initially filed in October, but was amended to include Jay-Z (born Shawn Carter).Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione started shaking when he was questioned by police, according to court documents that were filed on Monday.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Index.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/index. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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