producers

plural of producer
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as in directors
a person who supervises or finances the making of a work (such as a stage show or movie) to be shown to the public The producer was having trouble finding an actress for the lead role.

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Recent Examples of producers The castellated tower, slate rooflines, brickwork and leaded-glass windows gave the estate the moody, old-money gravitas that Batman’s producers needed for the Wayne family seat. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Iran also risks overplaying its hand and creating an incentive for Gulf producers to redirect flows through alternative routes like pipelines across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Kraska said. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Dairy, cattle and pork producers want access to the visa program. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026 Our ambition is to create the best home for creative talent — a place where producers can better monetize their intellectual property, distribute it around the world, remain independent, and feel supported. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 The departments of Interior ⁠and Commerce said the final rule will reduce ​permitting and compliance costs for energy producers, farms, fishing interests and ​more. Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026 Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ned Martel, Charlie Carver, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Tanase Popa, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Jennifer Salt and Tim Minear serve as executive producers. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 July 2026 And to especially put young Black people on to other young Black producers and artists. Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 10 July 2026 The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism. Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
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Noun
  • Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Instead of hiring full-time executives, organizations share access to experienced professionals, including fractional CFOs, HR directors, CMOs, CIOs, grant writers, and procurement specialists.
    Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Near-record copper prices, exceeding $6 a pound, are prompting manufacturers to switch to aluminum, signaling a potential end to copper's boom.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Companies with a buy-rating include automakers Volvo, BMW and Porsche, as well as food and drink manufacturers Nestlé , Heineken and Lotus Bakeries .
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Instead of depending heavily on external suppliers for critical technologies, European governments and companies are trying to bring research, validation, manufacturing, and deployment closer together.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Many residents relied on tourism, and local businesses depended on suppliers in La Guaira, but some of those suppliers no longer have buildings or have lost their lives.
    Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
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  • Federal officials have found that a person’s movements on a website with a computer mouse and items left in an online shopping cart can be tracked and used by retailers to personalize the cost of items.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The launch joins other retailers in the industry that have leaned on AI to make the shopping experience more personalized.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Advertisement Anthropic has argued since February that no single firm can solve this—hence its lobbying for a coordinated front of industry, cloud providers, and government.
    Harry Booth, Time, 7 July 2026
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  • That is the exact failure the gateway vendors position against, and also the risk that could shrink their own market.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The celebration includes carnival rides, live music, food vendors and a fireworks show honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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