as in manufacturer
someone or something that makes something (such as a manufactured product)
Auto makers will have to ensure that their vehicles meet the new emissions standards.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 July 2025
And rival electric vehicle makers such as China’s BYD and German’s Volkswagen have pounced on the weakness, stealing market share.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 July 2025
And rival electric vehicle makers such as China’s BYD and German’s Volkswagen have pounced on the weakness, stealing market share.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Electric-vehicle maker Tesla this week reported a roughly $3 billion drop in revenue over three months ending in June when compared to the same period a year earlier.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 July 2025
And rival electric vehicle makers such as China’s BYD and German’s Volkswagen have pounced on the weakness, stealing market share.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Electric-vehicle maker Tesla this week reported a roughly $3 billion drop in revenue over three months ending in June when compared to the same period a year earlier.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 July 2025
And rival electric vehicle makers such as China’s BYD and German’s Volkswagen have pounced on the weakness, stealing market share.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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“Maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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