buck
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Western investors keen to make a buck in Russia's chaotic and fast-growing economy would gather to strike deals and hobnob with the Russian elite in the early years of Putin's rule.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Some public companies say that shows their goal is to make a quick buck by saying negative things about a vulnerable stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A whole rotisserie chicken offers more bang for your buck, since it comes fully cooked and can be enjoyed in many meals.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
One dollar-store item that definitely doesn’t cost a buck: Their stocks.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The great buck stood still in the calm light.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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