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Recent Examples of factory
In recent decades, they have been staged in the ornate City Council chamber, outside Griffith Park Observatory and even at an electric truck factory in Harbor City.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
His belief that factory and vocational careers are the only way forward seems to be what’s stirring up most of the controversy.
—Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
One of Pakistan's deadliest industrial disasters occurred in 2012 when a garment factory fire killed at least 260 people.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
The village, famous for its Christmas markets selling South Tyrolean gifts and with artisans at work, is also known for the Moessmer textile factory, founded in 1894, where coats and capes are made from loden (the typical Tyrolean fabric).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
His belief that factory and vocational careers are the only way forward seems to be what’s stirring up most of the controversy.
—Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
One of Pakistan's deadliest industrial disasters occurred in 2012 when a garment factory fire killed at least 260 people.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
The village, famous for its Christmas markets selling South Tyrolean gifts and with artisans at work, is also known for the Moessmer textile factory, founded in 1894, where coats and capes are made from loden (the typical Tyrolean fabric).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factory
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Marshall’s discovery occurred while he was employed by John Sutter to build a mill near Sutter’s settlement.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The weavers replaced by textile mills saw their craft vanish, but clothing became cheaper and more abundant.—
Zack Kass,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now there are more than a thousand employees and three plants producing her family’s iced tea, 24-7.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The shoots are harvested before the plant hardens into the woody stalks that bamboo is famous for — and that pandas chew.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The latest round of Meta layoffs will likely release more talent into the market, and at least some of those people will start their own projects or go to indie shops.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Four Seasons also hosts annual hospitality career experience programs for children from the Seondeokwon orphanage, offering baking or bartending workshops.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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And the Access premium membership — which includes everything in Access, co-working space access, priority access to workshops and events and one-on-one support/recovery guidance — is $85 per month.—
Alexa Stone
January 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meyers, performed works by Bach, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre alongside Grant Gershon, the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the chorale’s members.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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