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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The war with Iran increases the risk for significant and persistent oil and commodity price shocks, Dimon warned.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Those guarantees have allowed oil, goods and commodities to pass across borders with minimal friction.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Prices, both of specific commodities and in the general price level, are expected to rise.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The war with Iran increases the risk for significant and persistent oil and commodity price shocks, Dimon warned.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Those guarantees have allowed oil, goods and commodities to pass across borders with minimal friction.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Prices, both of specific commodities and in the general price level, are expected to rise.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commodity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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Saturn, meanwhile, will appear as a steady star-like object shining low on the eastern horizon in the hour preceding dawn on May 2, with the red light of Mars glowing to its lower left, almost lost in the glow of the rising sun.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The September before Curran’s arrest, Trantalis had received a restraining order against him, saying that Curran had thrown objects at him and sent life-threatening messages to him and the police chief, according to the petition for the restraining order.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a matter of a few years this former peddler had opened a store upriver in Donaldsonville, first in his house and then in the town square, and was advertising goods for sale that came from as far away as Cincinnati and New York.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts say gas price hikes infuriate Americans more than most other goods.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reagan National Airport’s trademark, for example, is owned by the public entity that operates the airport — not a private company.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes proposed an agreement that asked the city manager to explore partnering with public entities on how to use closed school campuses and other unused public properties.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anticipating global shortages, both Russia and China have already instituted export bans of certain fertilizers to help ensure ample domestic supplies.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Would there be some export-control issue?—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The brain is protected by a complex defense system that blocks foreign substances, making treatment difficult.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a stalking suspect while walking into an appointment in Santa Monica, California; that woman, who allegedly threw an unknown substance at him, has now been charged with seven criminal counts in Los Angeles County, reports Rolling Stone.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Global oil supply has reduced by 13%, according to the IMF, while severe damage has been done to other critical supply chains.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The reality star, 38, is featured as a core cast member in the new Bravo franchise’s inaugural season, which premiered on Thursday, April 2, marking her return to reality TV after getting her start on The Bachelor over a decade ago.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The total merchandise added up to $1,726, according to BPD.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The real store now sells merchandise, and also includes a condolence book dedicated to O’Hara.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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