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Recent Examples of factory
And yet, the new product’s design details took years to perfect, requiring the company to build new machinery and manufacturing lines at its German factory.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
For example, China is the world's largest plastics manufacturer but some of its factories depend on ethane -- a feedstock mainly imported from the U.S.
CHINA
China is in the midst of a public holiday, with government offices and markets closed.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
But in some good news for consumers, Cook told CNBC that Apple is already sourcing over half of US iPhones from factories in India, a country that’s been spared from most of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
The sale includes a Chef Boyardee factory in Pennsylvania.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
For example, China is the world's largest plastics manufacturer but some of its factories depend on ethane -- a feedstock mainly imported from the U.S.
CHINA
China is in the midst of a public holiday, with government offices and markets closed.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
But in some good news for consumers, Cook told CNBC that Apple is already sourcing over half of US iPhones from factories in India, a country that’s been spared from most of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
The sale includes a Chef Boyardee factory in Pennsylvania.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factory
Noun
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Chicago and Northwest Indiana formed an industrial hub then with plentiful factory jobs in everything from the steel mills behind the buildings making up the city's iconic skyline to car factories assembling the Fords cruising along Lake Shore Drive.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Related Stories For mill use, the largest changes are for China (-500,000 bales to 36.5 million), India (+500,000 to 26.0 million), Bangladesh (+200,000 to 8.5 million), Turkey (+400,000 to 7.5 million), Vietnam (+300,000 to 8.0 million), and Brazil (+200,000 to 3.5 million).—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
Noun
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There are grasses, mosses, and different types of heather: plants that do well in peat soil, alternating with forested areas.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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The North River plant is unique in that the roof of the building houses the Riverbank State Park, which has swimming pools, sports fields, a skating rink and restaurant.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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There are four new shops for guests to explore after a day of dragon training — Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Workshop and Toothless’ Treasures.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Emily Anne Fernandez, 29, a manager at the Arts District’s Concierge Coffee who buys Couplet’s matcha wholesale for her shop, spent her free time in Couplet’s patio producing music on her laptop.—
Jean Trinh,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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After its opening, Eataly Aventura will host 10 days of free programming for shoppers, including producer showcases, hands-on workshops and classes, wine tastings and more.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Segal plans a multi-story parking facility and pre-assembly workshops.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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