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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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Commerce Department committed $2 billion to fortify its domestic quantum supply chain, acquiring stakes in companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Its elongated body, thick rigid scales, powerful tail fin, and large upward-facing mouth all point to an active predator near the top of the food chain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

He would go home and sketch chain designs for players he’d met, knowing nothing about the jewelry industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Market-based mitigation efforts, such as the purchase of sustainable-aviation-fuel credits to offset emissions, are actions outside the supply chain of a company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I’ve got a chain saw and a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Be glad to try to get through to her, if you want to go with me and help clear the road.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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