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Noun
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These auctions are designated for vessels that don’t make reservations ahead of time, and open an extra three to five vessel slots daily.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026 -
Funds raised at the Night of Too Many Stars’ auctions support initiatives that target work, home, and social well-being programs for autistic adults.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The other three sales were the hyperscalers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Marcello Palladini, a 57-year-old restaurant owner in Sao Paulo, uses PIX mostly to pay suppliers for transactions above 1,000 Brazilian reais ($200), since many wouldn't take credit cards for that kind of payment anyway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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According to him, familiarity can help create confidence that both sides will navigate the process professionally and keep transactions moving forward.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on X that LIRR service remains suspended as negotiations continue, and the city is preparing for travel disruptions.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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