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Recent Examples of factory
The Vitra Fire Station is located at the Vitra Furniture factory in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Employees working on an air-conditioner production line at a Midea factory in Guangzhou in China's southern Guangdong province, on July 16, 2022.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
At the time, authorities said the person claimed to be a disgruntled employee barricaded in a factory bathroom.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Set in the garment factories of Delhi, Anuja tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who is offered the rare opportunity to attend school — forcing her to make a life-altering decision that will shape her and her sister’s futures.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Employees working on an air-conditioner production line at a Midea factory in Guangzhou in China's southern Guangdong province, on July 16, 2022.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
At the time, authorities said the person claimed to be a disgruntled employee barricaded in a factory bathroom.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Set in the garment factories of Delhi, Anuja tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who is offered the rare opportunity to attend school — forcing her to make a life-altering decision that will shape her and her sister’s futures.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factory
Noun
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There’s also a special selection of ties that are exact replicas of some pieces from the archives with fabrics from a mill in the U.K. that has been around since 1720.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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It’s located on the site of an old industrial mill in Providence, and the team there focuses on producing sustainable spirits.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Landscaping the backyard and adding privacy plants while maintaining existing varieties, such as quince, pomegranate, apple, plum, orange, pineapple guava and fig trees.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Constructed from Norwegian spruce with wild plants growing on the roof, the space reflects the movement’s principles of sustainability and local rootedness.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Headquartered in Fairport, New York, Monro Inc., will shutter the shops after reporting a 4.9% decrease in sales in the 2025 fiscal year ended March 29, the company's president and CEO Peter Fitzsimmons announced during its latest earnings report.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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There is certainly no shortage of Union Jack flags in the United Kingdom—the tat shops alone offer up thousands, if not millions—but the one crossing the auction block in London this summer is distinguished by a remarkable history.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Prior to the meeting, at 1 p.m., the Society will host a workshop regarding our upcoming 40th Anniversary project.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Attendees can explore eco-conscious vendor booths, hear from local sustainability experts during a live speaker panel, and take part in engaging DIY workshops.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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“Factory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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