cricket

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Definition of cricketnext
as in equity

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Recent Examples of cricket This will also benefit from the construction of a 10,000-capacity cricket-specific stadium in Pomona, California, which will become the home of MLC’s Los Angeles Knight Riders. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The immensely popular Indian Premier League cricket tournament and other cricket competitions JioStar owns the Indian rights for, will not be part of the launch package, Variety understands. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 However, the group of cricket greats questioned the procedure of Khan’s medical checkup. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Fans can now simultaneously watch football matches from across the Premier League, EFL, SPFL or WSL, or mix all that football action with F1 coverage, cricket, tennis, golf, the NFL or rugby. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cricket
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  1. equity
  2. justice
  3. fairness
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  • The chip giant has become one of the biggest strategic backers of tech companies in the world as it's built up equity stakes across the AI stack, as well as helping to bankroll GPU purchases with increasingly complex financial arrangements.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Shafer, who is a member of the Kansas City racial and economic equity organization, More 2, is also the owner of Next Door Real Estate.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of equity
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  • Professionals who need the assistance of the dogs as part of their work in health care, criminal justice or education also have long-standing relationships with Canine Companions.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The push comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism at home for a restrained response, trying to balance Japan’s alliance with Washington and its commitment to international justice.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of justice
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  • But despite tropes that paint our era as one of apathy and distraction, our reporting shows agency – individuals and communities putting aside differences to demand both fairness and the ability to define what matters.
    — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Courts rely on consistent legal standards to ensure fairness, and businesses rely on those same principles to make investments, hire employees, and plan for the future.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fairness

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“Cricket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cricket. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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