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As of late Monday morning, the market was putting about a 60% chance on a half-point, or 50 basis points, reduction and roughly a 40% chance on a smaller, more traditional quarter-point cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Advertisement The fire put about 50 employees at the restaurant out of work, Haines said.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
If coral reefs in the US lose 1 meter of height, a study found, that zone in the US would grow by 104 square kilometers (or about 26,000 acres, nearly twice the size of Manhattan), putting about 51,000 more people at risk of flooding.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 2 July 2024
America only puts about 5 cents out of every dollar spent on health care toward primary care — and spends less than peer nations on social supports like food and housing.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Advertisement The fire put about 50 employees at the restaurant out of work, Haines said.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
If coral reefs in the US lose 1 meter of height, a study found, that zone in the US would grow by 104 square kilometers (or about 26,000 acres, nearly twice the size of Manhattan), putting about 51,000 more people at risk of flooding.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 2 July 2024
America only puts about 5 cents out of every dollar spent on health care toward primary care — and spends less than peer nations on social supports like food and housing.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put about
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Lee came about by chance after Winslet bought a table that belonged to the sister of Roland Penrose, Lee’s artist husband.Federica Polidoro, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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The county commission's vote came about six months after Wilson County planning commissioners voted against a rezone and land use plan amendment in June.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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It's been exciting to watch IU's Cinderella season, but even Cinderella's coach turned back into a pumpkin.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, as police announced that the school had been turned back over to Abundant Life, the victims in the shooting were identified by authorities as well.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the coming round, various complexities in the French electoral system make predictions difficult.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
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These public statements signal political will by many leading G-20 members, making the coming round of G-20 meetings in September an opportune time to act.Landry Signé, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2023
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They’re set out on the top tier of the tea service's tri-level platters in the shape of Christmas trees and ornaments, with other celebratory touches.Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Years later, in 2016, Viren sets out to write a book that treats that period in her life as an allegory for the rise of fascism in the United States.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting set off a massive search, with investigators now offering a total reward of $60,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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The 64-year-old Unity Township, Pa., woman set off hours earlier in her car, along with her 5-year-old granddaughter, who was later found safe and asleep inside her vehicle.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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To reverse your fortunes, some actions associated with bringing good luck include: Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, or rabbit’s feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Brightening, which pairs a superfruit complex with niacinamide to reverse dull skin.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Put about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20about. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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