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[bey] / beɪ /




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His father gave him a $200,000 mortgage, covering the $205,000 cost of a home just off the bay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

His only official titles were harbor master and chairman of the planning board for his town of 1,200 residents across the bay from Acadia National Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Iran conflict at bay, has failed to dent the market’s spirit.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He made multiple fine saves to keep the Rams at bay, and was beaten only by a stoppage-time penalty.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After school, and time with Ray, and George’s poems, Axel makes his way to his favorite perch: the bay window that looks out over the twist of the creek.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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