buck
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Even as the price of a new car soars—now hovering around $50,000—automakers argue buyers are getting more bang for their buck, including more safety and entertainment tech features.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“The buck stopped here,” Solimene wrote in a goodbye email to colleagues.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
That means Americans are getting less bang for their buck.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Simon must have felt a similar need to buck himself up.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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