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collide

[kuh-lahyd] / kəˈlaɪd /


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These accounts collide with the present era’s eerie uncertainty at every turn, making for an altogether riveting, cyclical listening experience that tells her life’s story without smoothing its contradictions.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

If drivers going in opposite directions were anchored to the same line, they could easily collide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

The industry is approaching what Cox calls “a moment of truth,” as stratospheric valuations collide with ballooning capex and slower-than-expected adoption of the technology.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The market has already used many of its easiest workarounds, while China’s eventual return could collide with lower inventories.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It was hard to imagine that he hadn’t—my sweater was green and fuzzy, so unless his hand was expecting to collide with a Muppet or something, he should have been startled.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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