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arbiter

[ahr-bi-ter] / ˈɑr bɪ tər /


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Howe Institute think tank’s business-cycle council, the recognized arbiter of declaring a recession, said it was premature to describe the current downturn as such because it lacked depth and diffusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is why the VAR is the real arbiter.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

For Wilson, this reinforces his conviction that the business cycle is ultimately a more important arbiter of market direction than a policy agenda.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

After retiring in 2013, he joined a private Washington law practice where he handled official arbiter missions.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

“I’m glad that you’re now the arbiter of all things ladylike,” she shot back.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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