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cater

[key-ter] / ˈkeɪ tər /


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For investors, it also creates long-term opportunities in the sectors that cater to older adults, from tech-enabled “aging in place” services to senior housing and multigenerational wealth transfer.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Purohit’s mother, Annette Rippe, already had to leave two other care homes that couldn’t cater to her behavioral needs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Ricky Hatton's fight against Kostya Tszyu in June 2005 at Manchester Arena began at 02:00 to cater for American audiences, as did Joe Calzaghe's bout against Jeff Lacy in March 2006 at the same venue.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Therefore her top picks for the second quarter are those that cater to bargain hunters.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

But there’s another way in which our devices, perhaps less expectedly, cater to our deepest neurological wiring.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

DUP MP Jim Shannon highlighted this lack of oversight in a sector that predominantly caters for "sleep-deprived and vulnerable parents".

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Tesla also caters to retail investors in ways other companies don’t, reserving time for questions submitted by everyday investors on quarterly earnings calls and often inviting them to events.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

In its most recent incarnation, eBay caters to enthusiasts with a heavy focus on collectibles, from sports memorabilia to trading cards to antiques, as well as one-of-a-kind fashion items and sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

My mother's parents were part of the small merchant class that caters to officials, Peacekeepers, and the occasional Seam customer.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

It might not be the easiest on the eye against strong defences but it feels catered to tournament football, providing England a base upon which they dominate the ball, while taking calculated risks.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

UFO is just one of several ETFs catered to the business of space.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

It was as if the trailer catered to the fans who loved “The Devil Wears Prada” as an idea, rather than as a movie.

From Salon Apr. 20, 2026

We see samurai as civil servants, patrons of new fields of study like natural history, scholars of Western knowledge, and, of course, as customers in the thriving pleasure districts that catered to their varied tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

I knew that I needed a facility that catered to athletes, not just women trying to make good on their New Year’s resolutions.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

No other city has dozens of restaurants and bars in such proximity, run by and catering to young Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Among the vocational courses listed on its site are nursing, property maintenance and catering.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

In February last year, the crump of artillery was still distant, but the factories had long since shut down as the city turned into a military camp with restaurants and barbers catering to soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

One key takeaway from the nearly completed first-quarter earnings season is that companies catering to well-heeled shoppers have done well, while the rest are a bit of a mixed bag.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

“Don’t you get it? This would be perfect for my mama. If we win, we could get aprons like Stephanie’s and advertise Mama’s catering business to the entire city.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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