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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit
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as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
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Recent Examples of tradesman
Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
Mason was originally an English word meaning a tradesman or artisan who works with stone.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2024
However, the school was not built under the Rosenwald fund, which built schools and colleges for Black students in the South before desegregation
Local craftsmen and tradesmen built Siloam School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
Tractor Supply Company is a outdoor lifestyle retail chain that caters to farm workers, tradesman, ranchers and gardeners, among others.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 May 2024
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
Mason was originally an English word meaning a tradesman or artisan who works with stone.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2024
However, the school was not built under the Rosenwald fund, which built schools and colleges for Black students in the South before desegregation
Local craftsmen and tradesmen built Siloam School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
Tractor Supply Company is a outdoor lifestyle retail chain that caters to farm workers, tradesman, ranchers and gardeners, among others.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 May 2024
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MicroStrategy has ridden the bitcoin price boom to an all-time high valuation, far outpacing bitcoin itself as traders use the company's stock as a bitcoin proxy and was this month inducted into the prestigious Nasdaq 100 index—expected to fuel further MicroStrategy stock gains.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While Governor Andrew Bailey has previously signaled four rate cuts could be possible next year, traders are divided over when the Bank of England will resume lowering interest rates.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a world that is becoming increasingly more millennial gray and sad beige, Mejia points out how people seem to crave homes that are more individualized since there’s so much homogeneity in buildings due to labor and construction costs, and a lack of skilled craftsmen.Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nick's daughter, Holly (Candace Cameron Bure), comes to his aid by enlisting her father's employee and craftsman, Peter Lowdell (Christopher Wiehl), to help save Nick's declining business.Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, traditional credit card fees incurred by merchants range from 1.5% to 6%, which may be passed on to the price.Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Last-minute shopping Holiday Market: Dozens of unique local artisans alongside market merchants, farmers and outdoor vendors.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nardin During a dinner in New York in 2001, the Swiss businessman Rolf Schnyder and the watchmaking wunderkind Ludwig Oechslin presented an outlandish-looking gold watch that lacked a dial, crown, and traditional hands.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Secret Santa surprises that will bring you tears of joy (YouTube Video) Every year, an anonymous, wealthy businessman plays the role of St. Nick, giving away money to total strangers.David Morgan, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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