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as in elevated

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Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

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Buffett invested in traditional companies embedded in the real economy with a focus on value, like insurance companies, railroads and public utilities.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Diesel fuel is key to the American economy because it’s used by trucks and railroads to move most goods across the country.

— Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026

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