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Recent Examples of job lotWhere some other towns operating similar schemes have put together a job lot of houses for €1, Castiglione di Sicilia is pricing the properties according to their condition.—Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 25 Apr. 2021
Consistent access to a sufficient supply of safe water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene is the foundation for child survival, healthier lives, stronger economies and more sustainable societies.
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Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Egg prices are sky high as the bird flu crisis ravages the nation's supply of eggs.
Dividends Many Americans receive income through dividend payouts from stocks.
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Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Together, these releases will test the narrative of a robust U.S. economy against lingering inflation risks, offering clues on whether stocks can sustain their lofty heights or face a reality check.
Buyers place bids for shipments of inventory, and brands can accept, reject, or counteroffer.
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Alena Botros,
Fortune,
27 Feb. 2025
Beauty companies have noted a slowdown since the beginning of the second half of 2024, which has continue into the first quarter of 2025, weighed down by the ongoing weakness of the Chinese market, and inventory reductions in the U.S. and in travel retail.
The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
After Painter, Chace owns the most dazzling stuff in the Phillies’ farm system.
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