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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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Political and economic entities have weaponized certain scientific topics, such as climate change, as well as the mistrust in science to advance their own interests, said Gabriele Contessa, a philosopher of science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nonprofit entities, such as universities and NGOs, also play a crucial role in the lab-to-market process by fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and public engagement.—
Seth Darling,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal, negotiated between the European Union and five Latin American countries, would remove tariffs on 90% of goods moving between the two regions, potentially saving the EU around $4 billion in export duties annually.—
Colette Davidson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 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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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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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
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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The local chapter collected essential supplies through its recent Mothers’ Meeting and a dedicated trip to Los Angeles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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This merchandise often includes bulk items that are new with tags, like multiples of clothing, books and household products.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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