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beneficiary

[ben-uh-fish-ee-er-ee, -fish-uh-ree] / ˌbɛn əˈfɪʃ iˌɛr i, -ˈfɪʃ ə ri /


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But both supporters and critics of Becerra struggle to explain exactly how or why he became the main beneficiary of Swalwell’s downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

This means that the beneficiary list is expanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As fewer young people enter the labor force, there are fewer active taxpayers to support each beneficiary at a time when people are living longer — and taking benefits for longer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Another beneficiary could be European equities, as lower energy prices will help the EU economies and reduce the pressure on policymakers to raise interest rates to combat inflation, says DataTrek co-founder Nicholas Colas.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

There were installments due on everything he owned and the beneficiary of his life insurance was deceased.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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