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France’s Sanofi SAN -0.30%decrease; red down pointing triangle booked an increase in sales for the first quarter, boosted by new launches and recent acquisitions at a time when the group undergoes a leadership change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Yet this growth happens at a time when house building is falling well short of government targets.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
He emphasised that it is "the norm, not exception" that there is closed-door debate within the top echelons of the Islamic republic, especially at a time of such stress.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The rollout comes at a time when financial literacy among teens is finally gaining traction in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
One hand at a time, he did as she said.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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