comer
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There’s a fear that if the Chinese establish the first moon base, they will assert the advantages of a first comer to exclude later arrivals from areas with valuable resources, particularly water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“Ford has a lot riding on the truck market. They’ve been king of it for years. So they don’t want the new up and comer to come and take their crown away,” she said.
From Washington Post ● May 13, 2022
Toyota, a pioneer of hybrid electric cars but a late comer to the full EV market, plans to have a line up of 15 BEV models by 2025.
From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2021
Marilyn Cole, a freelance oboist, was hired to train Ms. Kirke for her role as Hailey Rutledge, the New York City comer with dreams of joining a world-class orchestra.
From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2016
At another comer, suitcases were piled on top of one another.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The state's so-called "jungle primary" pits all comers in one mega-poll.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Ace the AI table-tennis player is beating all comers.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
A rematch could be on the cards in 2026 and Williamson said he welcomed "all comers" in the new year.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
He also supports the pro-rental measure, though he said he operates his shop “like Switzerland,” neutral and open to all comers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
Their eyes so intent on the wayward stranger who trips into their net, they were blind to the cobalt on their own backs, the moonshine fighting to pierce their comers.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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