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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
The process for other commodities has been even more complicated.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
So that would also imply that commodity prices would be relatively weak.
—Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Brian Luke, head of commodities, real and digital assets at S&P, said markets like New York and Chicago were above historical norms but the rest of the nation — especially the South — were showing signs of a slowdown.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
While Colombia is not high on the list of the region’s traders with the U.S., exporting only about $16 billion in goods, coffee is among its top commodities.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2025
So that would also imply that commodity prices would be relatively weak.
—Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Brian Luke, head of commodities, real and digital assets at S&P, said markets like New York and Chicago were above historical norms but the rest of the nation — especially the South — were showing signs of a slowdown.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
While Colombia is not high on the list of the region’s traders with the U.S., exporting only about $16 billion in goods, coffee is among its top commodities.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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Swords, scabbards, armor — weaponry and objects related to combat are plentiful in the show.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Which isn’t to say either of these caricatures are remotely accurate, but from the outside their battle sure looks like an unstoppable force met a slippery object.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The film was produced by Two Fresh Productions — a separate entity — and hit UK cinemas in 2024.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2025
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In addition to state and local agencies, there are now more than six dozen federal inspectors general offices at entities of all sizes, from the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation to the Farm Credit Administration and the National Science Foundation.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Biden administration's restrictions won't take effect for three months and Israel hopes Trump will change the export control framework or upgrade Israel's status, an Israeli official said.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Starting in late 2022, the Biden Administration imposed several rounds of export controls on China in an effort to deprive the country of technology that Washington fears Beijing could use to make the next generation of weapons and AI systems.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2025
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This view indicated that Sinner, who Naldi assured had not used any substances, was blameless.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Illinois Department of Human Services departments tasked with mental health and substance use would be combined under an executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker, his office announced Friday.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The federal government has long sought to prevent the horrors of drug addiction by interdicting the supply of dangerous psychoactive drugs -- and reducing demand for them.—
Paul J. Larkin,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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Purchases at antique shops, garden supply stores, florists, game and hobby stores, barber shops, massage parlors and more all earn 4% cash rewards.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lighthouse, Ricardo Fadel Rihan Launched in 2009, Lighthouse specializes in romantic comedies and innovative reality shows, two widely popular genres in Brazil.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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While the bloc — along with the United States — has been one of Kyiv’s strongest backers, pockets of political disagreement in EU over its approach to Moscow and economic realities, including national debt levels that have crimped defense spending, have stood in the way of greater support.—
Susie Blann,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Singapore expects that China’s GDP growth will likely moderate, as merchandise exports and investment growth slows because of tariff hikes and industrial overcapacity.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The mug shot was also featured in merchandise sold by his 2024 campaign.—
Stacey Dec,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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