as in things
a separate part in a list, account, or series
they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal
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The items were mostly cleaning and sanitary items, like soaps, toilet paper, razors, lotions and other household goods.
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Scott McDonald, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
To-date, the brand has bought back 11,000 items, diverting 17,000 pounds of clothing from landfills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
If a set of items is slowing down an operation, such as large or poorly packaged ones, that knowledge is available instantly.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Continuous Learning Many modern robot systems operate by using AI to process sensor data and make decisions about how to act across a wide variety of items and scenarios.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company uses scanning technology to capture images of items and to take measurements with just a photo, enabling fast and accurate estimates.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Experts were expecting similar discounts again this year, in addition to deals on items that may be on your holiday shopping list, including car gear, coffee makers and self-care items.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
That is also false, with FEMA noting on its website that the $750 figure is specifically for Serious Needs Assistance, which is immediate aid that disaster victims can receive to pay for essential items like food, water and emergency supplies.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of these items—like Biodance’s innovative collagen mask and Phlur’s Missing Persons perfume—have gone viral on TikTok, proving their widespread appeal.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Scott McDonald, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
To-date, the brand has bought back 11,000 items, diverting 17,000 pounds of clothing from landfills.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
If a set of items is slowing down an operation, such as large or poorly packaged ones, that knowledge is available instantly.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Continuous Learning Many modern robot systems operate by using AI to process sensor data and make decisions about how to act across a wide variety of items and scenarios.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The company uses scanning technology to capture images of items and to take measurements with just a photo, enabling fast and accurate estimates.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Experts were expecting similar discounts again this year, in addition to deals on items that may be on your holiday shopping list, including car gear, coffee makers and self-care items.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
That is also false, with FEMA noting on its website that the $750 figure is specifically for Serious Needs Assistance, which is immediate aid that disaster victims can receive to pay for essential items like food, water and emergency supplies.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of these items—like Biodance’s innovative collagen mask and Phlur’s Missing Persons perfume—have gone viral on TikTok, proving their widespread appeal.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/items. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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