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free trade

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as in traffic

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Recent Examples of free trade Anderson noted that shadow fleet activity poses a threat to world commerce by undermining free trade and putting legitimate commercial vessels in the crosshairs of political conflict. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Much of the country has come to see its commitments to free trade, collective security, and global institutions not as sources of American primacy but as a raw deal—a way for the world to free-ride on American power. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 25 June 2026 But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. — Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026 Over the past 50 years, summits have led to promotion of free trade, cooperation in combating infectious diseases and a concerted, effective counter to authoritarianism around the world. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for free trade

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The agency estimated that, with or without toll lanes, I-77 would see a 25% increase in traffic by 2050, meaning the roadway will see over 200,000 cars a day.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Whatnot has become one of the largest live shopping marketplaces outside Asia, raising multibillion-dollar valuations as the demand for an interactive shopping experience grows.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Major Matt Mason was one of the first serious space toys to exist in the marketplace, first hitting the shelves of toy shops and department stores across the country in 1966.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of marketplace

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Demand for the drug is already so intense some people have turned to an online black market, facilitated through WhatsApp or other websites, to buy what sellers say is retatrutide from Chinese labs, the New York Times reported.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Authorities surmised that the robbers most likely broke the diamond down into smaller pieces and sold it on the black market.

— Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Definition of black market

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In response, Masterson used his position as Senate president to strip Steffen of his membership on the Senate tax committee and remove him as vice chair of the Senate commerce committee.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
In just a few years, TikTok Shop went from an experimental social commerce platform to one of beauty’s most influential discovery engines and a fast-growing sales channel.

— Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of commerce

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Considering the Cowboys already traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for Williams before the trade deadline last season, the investment into the four-time Pro Bowler stands to grow much larger.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
An old scout has identified several key trade targets to bolster the team.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of trade

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Recently, Overton has been involved in drafting new policies for the use of peptides, short chains of amino acids that are available on the gray market but that, in many cases, have scant scientific evidence to support their safety or efficacy.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Injectable versions of peptides are already being sold widely online for everything from muscle recovery to longevity via the unregulated or gray market.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of gray market

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Instead, the company focuses on fashion, design, color, trends and merchandising.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Fathia Aulia, a recent fashion merchandising graduate from London’s University of Westminster, believes her curiosity boosted her successful application for a merchandising role at Harrods.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of merchandising

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The Tiguan is available in four trims, ranging from the entry-level S, starting at $30,805, to the SEL R Line Turbo retailing for $43,085.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Selective retailing maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase, after DFS sold its travel retail business in Greater China to China Tourism Group Duty Free.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

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