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[bahy] / baɪ /






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"I don't want to buy new things that he's only going to wear for a few months or a few weeks," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Traders will closely watch whether China returns to buy crude spot cargoes in the next week or two, according to Rahim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The company, which suffered another steep stock fall in March after the indictment of a board member on smuggling charges, said it needed the money to buy components to satisfy AI orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

China’s push for self-reliance and encouragement of domestic firms to buy Chinese-made products is also hurting U.S. market share and profitability.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I take one and blow my nose, buy a few seconds to arrange my thoughts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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