1
as in dealing
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
the U.S. agreed to trade with China
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2
as in exchanging
to give up (something) and take something else in return
I'll trade my chocolate chip cookie for your bag of chips
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By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two Connecticut men have been found guilty of trafficking fentanyl after selling to undercover officers, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Dec. 2024
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Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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His units are selling from $450,000 to $760,000.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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On a recent morning, around 100 citizens lined up in front of a government truck in Dhaka that was selling oil, rice and vegetables at subsidized rates.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Trading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trading. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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