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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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The new commitment follows Apple’s $500 billion pledge earlier this year, after Trump warned of a 25% tariff if the iPhone maker didn’t shift production to the US.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The new commitment follows Apple’s $500 billion pledge earlier this year, after Trump warned of a 25% tariff if the iPhone maker didn’t shift production to the US.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Rachael Goldman, a professional appraiser and historian, has spent years researching the origins and makers of these souvenirs.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The new commitment follows Apple’s $500 billion pledge earlier this year, after Trump warned of a 25% tariff if the iPhone maker didn’t shift production to the US.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Rachael Goldman, a professional appraiser and historian, has spent years researching the origins and makers of these souvenirs.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The new commitment follows Apple’s $500 billion pledge earlier this year, after Trump warned of a 25% tariff if the iPhone maker didn’t shift production to the US.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maker. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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