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mark

[mahrk] / mɑrk /


NOUN
criterion, standard
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NOUN
goal, target
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As is traditional for high-profile debuts, executives were due to ring the opening bell to mark the start of the session -- in this case at New York's Times Square, home of the Nasdaq.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

That’s a small downgrade from the 2.6% growth seen in January, but excluding the pandemic contraction and a 2009 decline in output during the global financial crisis, that would mark the weakest year since 1991.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He underwent cancer treatment at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital and enjoyed "two weeks of relative normality" at home in May after ringing the bell to mark the end of seemingly successful chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They’re right to think so: “The Furious” will definitely leave a mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When we hit the half-mile mark, I hear Gabrielle’s phone blare what sounds like a fire alarm.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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