pile
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At a house where a construction worker dumped lumber onto the sidewalk, Phillips strode up and asked what the thought would happen to the scrap pile.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Although the temporary peace is fragile and there is still minimal oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, traders have taken negotiations as a signal it’s safe to pile into equities.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Arsenal had the opportunity to pile huge pressure on City by beating the Cherries to go 12 points clear with only six games remaining.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Proceeds from the sale would be spent on paying down its debt pile and investing in its laboratories, as well as share buybacks, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“Good,” she says, turning back to the pile of jackets.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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