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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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China’s trade surplus stood at $105.4 billion in May, higher than April’s $84.82 billion and the $86.8 billion projected by the economists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Crews left the scene at 02:45 BST on 28 May.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

However, figures shared exclusively with the BBC show 1,539 incidents of cuckooing were reported to police in London between May 2025 and April 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported on May 20 that the company was working with bankers on a draft IPO prospectus.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Anna May kept her attention on the models, with a pleasant expression on her face.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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