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paper

[pey-per] / ˈpeɪ pər /
ADJECTIVE
thin, flimsy
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


NOUN
newspaper
Synonyms




VERB
line with material
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Delmarva CEO Dennis Mehiel says he can’t think of an organization better suited than International Paper to help the Dover facility achieve its full potential.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Statement of Purpose,” the Federalist Paper, October 1986.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

There are two independent American films in the main competition: "Paper Tiger" by James Gray, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, as well as "The Man I Love" by Ira Sachs featuring Rami Malek.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

International Paper swung to a first-quarter profit as it prepares to split its North American operations from its overseas business, but projected lower earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the current quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Yishan stepped closer to the edge of the bridge, holding the Paper in front of him as if offering it to the sky.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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