distributor
noun
dis·trib·u·tor
di-ˈstri-byü-tər 
-byə-
1
: one that distributes
2
: one that markets a commodity
especially
: wholesaler
3
: an apparatus for directing the secondary current from the induction coil to the various spark plugs of an engine in their proper firing order
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He is reported to have a net worth of more than $600 million after finding success in a variety of businesses ranging from fast-food chains to being a Coca-Cola bottling distributor.
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Michael Ozanian,jessica Golden, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
The film, which previously screened at SXSW and Locarno, has sold to distributors in France (Koba Films), U.K. (Vertigo Releasing), Spain (Madfer Films), Japan (King Records) and India (BookMyShow India).
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
Receiving its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Midnight Madness selection should have no problem bonding with a niche distributor.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
Advertisement In its messaging, Disney has encouraged frustrated viewers to cancel DirecTV in favor of other distributors, including Hulu + Live TV, which Disney owns.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Michael Ozanian,jessica Golden, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
The film, which previously screened at SXSW and Locarno, has sold to distributors in France (Koba Films), U.K. (Vertigo Releasing), Spain (Madfer Films), Japan (King Records) and India (BookMyShow India).
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
Receiving its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Midnight Madness selection should have no problem bonding with a niche distributor.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
Advertisement In its messaging, Disney has encouraged frustrated viewers to cancel DirecTV in favor of other distributors, including Hulu + Live TV, which Disney owns.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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distributor
noun
dis·trib·u·tor
dis-ˈtrib-yət-ər
1
: one that distributes
2
: an agent or agency for marketing goods
3
: a device that sends electric current to the spark plugs of an engine so that they fire in the proper order
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