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china

[chahy-nuh] / ˈtʃaɪ nə /


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She thought he was going to continue to be a bull in a china shop, big swings and big ideas and asking for forgiveness, not permission.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

The plates are a reminder of a time in the 1980s when Brown-Forman acquired the Lenox china company and a luggage brand to diversify.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Many people want their estate-planning needs handled by their financial adviser rather than an attorney, as they are more focused on protecting their assets than deciding who gets their antique china cabinet.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate ● Apr. 9, 2026

That rusted grate knew no fire, this dusty floor no footsteps, and the china there on the dresser was blue-spotted with the damp.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier


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