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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
Theft of truck loads of green coffee beans is surging in the United States, the world's largest importer of the commodity, as prices for the beans increased to all-time highs in the last year, according to transportation companies.
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Marcelo Teixeira, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The agency works with America’s waterways to support commodities and provide recreation at campgrounds, lakes and marinas, according to its website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
There are reasons for governments to stockpile essential commodities.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
As Ramamurti explained on a call with reporters, the U.S. has reserves in commodities like petroleum in order to take action in the market when costs are hurting Americans.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Marcelo Teixeira, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The agency works with America’s waterways to support commodities and provide recreation at campgrounds, lakes and marinas, according to its website.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
There are reasons for governments to stockpile essential commodities.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
As Ramamurti explained on a call with reporters, the U.S. has reserves in commodities like petroleum in order to take action in the market when costs are hurting Americans.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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The team wants to determine whether the galaxy and its rapid evolution are truly unique, or if there are more like it in the early universe since a single celestial object is not enough to establish a new model of galaxy formation, Carniani said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were initially recalled due to possible contamination from a foreign object.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Callahan’s view, the pilot program has another flaw: The states and other entities that apply are required to bring up to 20 percent of their project’s costs to the table, a serious obstacle to Native tribes, which, in Callahan’s view, shouldn’t be subject to the matching-funds obligation.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s no deadline to claim property once it’s been transferred to the State Controller’s Office by banks, businesses, insurance companies and other entities.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Already, his Department of Energy has issued go-ahead permits to five new LNG export facility projects, including Wednesday’s permit issued to Venture Global to move forward with plans to expand its Cameron LNG facility in South Louisiana.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Monthly export tallies had seen a slight improvement in January, but February’s poor performance amounted to an overall decline of 2.4 percent in the first two months of 2025.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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In October 2023, California banned four substances — BVO, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye No. 3 — due to links with serious health concerns as cancer, endocrine and reproductive issues, and heart and liver problems.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tracey has a caseload of 30 Skid Row-area patients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues in addition to other health issues.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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British naval blockades cut off supplies of saltpeter from traditional sources in India and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even with Mauritius picking up some of the slack left by China and Cambodia, many researchers worry the supply of these animals may falter.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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That is the Disney version, but the reality was more Brothers Grimm.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the pilot episode of his 2025 reality show, The Baldwins, the actor spoke about Halyna’s death.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sponsorship and air travel are the two biggest factors, but merchandise waste often passes unseen as a hefty contributor.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The event will feature new and returning limited-time entertainment, festive decor, specialty food and drink, collectible merchandise, and more.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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