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[dih-mahyz] / dɪˈmaɪz /


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And over a decade after the demise of the ill-fated Google Glass, Alphabet is trying its hand at smart glasses again with the May launch of its Intelligent Eyewear.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

And he had one other thing to say about the demise of the FTD label: “That first homestand after that news broke, we sold 50% more of that burger each game. I’ll take that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

At Columbia, Davis decided to sell both versions of the albums at the higher stereo price, $4.79, helping lead to the demise of monaural records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

But the spectre of his demise will continue to haunt the party he once led.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Dorothy was proud of the way she had navigated through the days of racial segregation, proud of whatever small share she might claim in contributing to the demise of that backward practice.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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