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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercializing
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The Tribune adopted it in 1940, but Porter’s motto remained largely a regional phenomenon for four decades until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger, a former Chicago newspaper reporter, began using it during the NCAA tournament in 1982.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
But Cole overcame that initial adversity, getting Jonathan Aranda to fly out harmlessly, and then using a slick inside move to pick off Simpson.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Brunson’s defense and the lack of rim protection from Towns remain weaknesses, but nobody has come close to exploiting them so far.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Governors, regulators and consumer advocates are challenging traditional profit guarantees and rate hikes, arguing monopoly utilities are exploiting a ‘broken’ 20th century model while households struggle with affordability.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Ultimately, making a 10x leap in real estate involves increasing focus, improving strategy, and leveraging your strengths more effectively.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Roblox also makes other players’ inventories visible, leveraging children’s tendency toward social comparison, the complaint read.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Potter said companies across the travel industry are seeing the same trend – and milking it.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Simon has been milking for forty-eight years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Any crackdown should protect that access while still going after the bad actors abusing the system.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Authorities accused her of abusing and neglecting Noel.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Commercializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercializing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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