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[bahy] / baɪ /






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"But Greeks, because of their low wages, can no longer rent or buy property here".

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Throughout the following decades, Micron was also “very deliberate about not overextending itself” during the memory trade’s upcycles, Miller said, which gave it the ability to buy less-disciplined competitors during downcycles.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026

Citi has a buy rating on the stock and 990 pence target price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

It made it easier for her to buy an experience as the most she would personally give to a fund at the moment is £20, because "money is tight right now".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“The money will help feed the three of you. It will buy milk or a piece of salmon if there’s any to be had in Ballilee. You won’t have to worry about me.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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