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distributors

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plural of distributor

as in suppliers

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Recent Examples of distributors Despite the cool reception from distributors, the pair haven’t given up, and still plan on shopping their movie to either a streamer or theatrical distributor. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor. — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026

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The ruling was hailed as a victory for workers, confirmation that antitrust law protects competition for what companies buy from workers and suppliers.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Most of the dealers and suppliers who worked with Brun were addicts themselves, feeding an island ravaged by meth addiction since the 1980s.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppliers

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If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.

— Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
This includes companies like utilities, power developers, industrial equipment manufacturers, infrastructure providers, construction firms, and data center operators.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of providers

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Already the epicenter for brick-and-mortar purveyors of luxury, Beverly Hills has a new addition to its litany of A-list ateliers, the Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Even Charli xcx and Ariana Grande, previously optimistic purveyors of pop, are hitting a wall.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026

Definition of purveyors

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But the feedback from entrepreneurs using Meta’s new tool, also opened Shih’s eyes to the real–and potentially negative–impact AI could have.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Rudy Mawer says the South Beach property will be developed as a media production campus for entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and brands.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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