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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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Investors are paying up for what Dutch Bros might become: a national drive-through beverage chain with a loyal younger customer base and a long runway for new shops.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The chain is growing through global expansion: Domino’s added nearly 800 stores globally in 2025 and plans to add nearly 1,000 in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

L3Harris plans to boost its rocket-motor production capacity as it brings more manufacturers into its supply chain, a company spokeswoman 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

Did you really think we would be back home when next the chain ran out?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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