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distributors

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plural of distributor

as in suppliers

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Recent Examples of distributors Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor. — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026

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This includes sourcing suppliers for obscure or discontinued parts.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
In response to the slowdown, suppliers struggled to keep their prices in line for their business to business clients.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said.

— Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
In California, the law will be enforced by retail water providers, including government water districts, private water companies and city water departments, according to the State Water Resources Control Board, which also has enforcement authority.

— Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of providers

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Eco effort The hotel restaurants source from local purveyors like Katonah Pasta, Lancaster Farms, and Fine Foods & Wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Some of the nation’s biggest news purveyors are scrambling to find ways to appeal to younger audiences who gravitate more readily to digital outlets that may only have months or a few years of traction.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

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