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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
Under the new law, the CCC said, one member must have expertise in social justice, while the two other members must have expertise in social justice, public health, public safety, regulation of business, consumer commodities, and/or the production and distribution of marijuana.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
That constitutes a huge bet that Iran will not be able to use any of several varieties of drones to hit tankers or ships carrying key commodities.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Gaurav Srivastava is a commodities investor and negotiator with decades of experience in the global oil marketplace.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Cowing and Watkins are still unproven commodities, and Robinson’s wild-card outburst in Philadelphia seems an outlier.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
That constitutes a huge bet that Iran will not be able to use any of several varieties of drones to hit tankers or ships carrying key commodities.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Gaurav Srivastava is a commodities investor and negotiator with decades of experience in the global oil marketplace.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Cowing and Watkins are still unproven commodities, and Robinson’s wild-card outburst in Philadelphia seems an outlier.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those stories is about a couple and a supernatural entity in their world that is stopping the development and the recovery of their relationship from a crisis.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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For the first phase, only entities who have made certain tariff payments will be able to make refund submissions.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, with the first vessel scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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José Ignacio Llosa, the director of the Textile Committee of the National Society of Industries in Peru, notes that Peru ranks among the top three countries in the world by average apparel export price, below only Italy and Switzerland.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Five more locations are in the works throughout the county, and those kiosks are expected to be installed by the end of the year, said Seth Middleton, Jackson County Public Health’s senior program manager of substance use prevention.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to Hatters-Friedman’s research, fathers who commit filicide are more likely to have a previous history of violence, substance abuse and mental illness.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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More than 500 million barrels of crude and condensate have been knocked out of the global market — the largest energy supply disruption in modern history, according to Kpler data.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even at home, streaming has expanded the 420-adjacent possibilities, offering an endless supply of online programming explicitly curated for viewers to get stoned to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Facing that reality and the coming cuts, San Diego and other jurisdictions officially closed off their voucher programs to new applicants not long ago.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman could draft for the next few years and might not find a tight end with that athletic profile or an offensive tackle with that size, and those are realities that the general manager values when making the evaluation.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But as a frequent convention attendee (and spender), the heart of merchandise at SacAnime is in the artist alley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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