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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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Domino’s has the bones of a great restaurant business: a franchised model, strong advertising, a powerful supply chain, and a brand built around value and convenience.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Industry-wide fervor was driven to new heights by the U.S. government’s $2 billion investment in the domestic supply chain last month.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That makes it harder to increase production of one type of missile without disrupting the supply chain for another in-demand weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes bands break up for one specific or large reason, and sometimes it is a chain of events, seemingly unrelated, or not visible from the outside.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Tomás’s yellow form appeared in front of the headlights, holding a chain saw.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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