buck
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Brinker International raised its full-year growth forecasts as its Chili’s chain continued to buck broad weakness in the food industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Younger people want the best thing for their buck and they don’t want to feel limited.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
"It's the best-value store card in terms of bang for your buck."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“The track record of memecoins has been rocky at best, and it was not clear that this issue had either the backer or the timing to buck that trend.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
‘If – if it’s the buck you’re after,’ he said, ‘take it and let me go. It’s in my pack. I haven’t eaten much.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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