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board

[bawrd] / bɔrd /
NOUN
piece of wood
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VERB
provide food and sleeping quarters
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STRONGEST
WEAK


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While airfares are surging and travel costs are rising for destinations across the board this summer, there’s one notable exception—Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some investors and industry analysts wonder whether SpaceX might be overvalued and question a governance structure that puts Musk firmly in control of the company and its board of directors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Mum-of-two Hannah Jones said rising costs were being felt across the board, including in charity shops.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The managing board and the supervisory board will thoroughly examine the offer and issue a reasoned statement, acting in the best interests of the company, its shareholders, employees and customers,” Hugo Boss said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I presume you’re not spending much, with your room and board taken care of.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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