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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
That leaves Oakland concerned that tariff retaliation would directly impact its top export destinations — Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea — and could significantly erode California’s market share for perishable and high-value commodities.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The commodity accounted for 60% of government revenue in 2024, with crude oil and natural gas accounting for more than 20% of the country’s GDP over the same period.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
In Maryland, 26 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities programs were operating, dealing with 50 commodities and 88 farming practices, according to the USDA.
—Karl Blankenship, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
Now, some technical analysts have shifted their preference to gold miners over the physical commodity, saying there’s further upward momentum for the group.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The commodity accounted for 60% of government revenue in 2024, with crude oil and natural gas accounting for more than 20% of the country’s GDP over the same period.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
In Maryland, 26 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities programs were operating, dealing with 50 commodities and 88 farming practices, according to the USDA.
—Karl Blankenship, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
Now, some technical analysts have shifted their preference to gold miners over the physical commodity, saying there’s further upward momentum for the group.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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The ring both reveals the existence of the background object and magnifies it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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What to Know During Wednesday's oral arguments, Gorsuch invoked Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a 1995 decision that established when a private entity could be considered a state actor.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Kerns manages multiple entities, including CDK Fund I, CDK Fund II, Legacy Fund 3, and the CDK Series PE Fund.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In January 2025, integrated circuits were among the leading U.S. exports to China, alongside aircraft parts, with both reaching $1.09 billion in value.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chinese freight ship bookings have also plummeted in recent weeks, suggesting downward pressure on China’s export sector, an engine of the country’s economic growth.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Alarcon, meanwhile, has been suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Under homeless services, respondents said the greatest need was for more help with substance abuse and mental and behavioral health.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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As countries like Sudan independently took charge of the supply of gum arabic, they were met with rising global demand for this commodity and its new commercial applications.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rocket 4 will still be able to loft conventional satellites, but Astra's most lucrative contract for the new launch vehicle involves using the rocket for precise point-to-point delivery of up to 1,300 pounds (590 kilograms) of supplies from orbit via specialized reentry vehicles.—
Abigail Bassett,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump, upon his return to the White House, appears to have quickly turned one of his more ominous campaign promises into reality.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The prime minister acknowledged this reality in his victory speech on Monday night.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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Not all Amazon merchandise comes from third-party sellers.—
Arriana McLymore and Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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That meant, officially at least, no advertisements, gifts or cuts of merchandise sold by schools, even jerseys with their name on the back.—
Cornell Watson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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