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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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While much of the industry is dealing with elevated input costs, the burger chain is particularly vulnerable to the surge in beef prices stemming from record low cattle supply in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"In addition to inflationary pressure, which will certainly lead to weakening demand, there will also be supply chain problems and disruptions," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Building a complete supply chain takes time, Moreno said.

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

She did not bother to shake it out before transforming into an owl and shooting up toward the air, leaving Boaz and the grave behind, the ring on its chain dangling from her talons.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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