gist
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The gist: Intel’s server central processing unit, or CPU, business for artificial-intelligence computing is making up for weakness in the PC chip market.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
That point is also the gist of the bipartisan letter, signed by 33 Republicans and five Democrats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
Dr Pitt added: "The gist was that Sandie felt that Dr Upton should not be in the changing room."
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
This pretty much captures the gist of the show’s debut season.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025
Her eyes glazed over when Willow spoke about new drug-resistant bacteria, but she got the gist of the whole thing.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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