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[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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If structural barriers prevent such local electricity generation, companies can claim credit for PPAs outside of where they operate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

However, if someone wants to put all groceries on their credit card — I’ve had friends volunteer to do this in order to get points — that has also worked out well, in my experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This tournament is less about sportsmanship and athletic excellence than about pushing crappy beer and extortionate credit cards?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"That's a huge credit to himself and his parents."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In fact, the “pie chart” remains in use to this very day, although the Incorrigible children themselves are rarely, if ever, given credit for its invention.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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