mass
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Bloomberg's Jason Schreier surmised it could lead to "mass layoffs, more aggressive monetization, and other big cost-cutting measures, external", for one of the industry's biggest companies.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“The model has proven to be financially viable, but it’s now built on mass demand and massive scale,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The border crossing was calm, and groups of workers picked up trash, clothes and rubbish left behind during the mass crossing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Several fires have broken out in Greece this week, prompting mass evacuations.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
There was a large, grainy image of a body of water and two shapes were at the surface: a long mass like the trunk of a tree, followed by a stubby triangle.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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The pitch: A network of private terminals at select U.S. airports where commercial travelers can check-in and wait for flights away from the masses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
After 20 minutes, they found a spot — and joined the masses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
To test that, the researchers assembled a comparison group of 62 stars with similar ages, masses and temperatures.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
Instead, it employs algorithmically driven ads to drive business online, creators to generate interest on social media, and traditional and nontraditional press coverage to reach the masses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Alan lets go of Dapir and wriggles through the masses to my side.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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Not surprisingly, massed strings play a defining role, with well-integrated keyboard parts enlivening the musical landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Tens of thousands of allied troops were massed on Iraq and Kuwait's borders for the ground war, which was still nine days away.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Thousands massed in the Philippine capital on Sunday demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of corruption.
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
“Autumn,” while sparser, has its subjects massed at the edges, offering a connection between the verdant periods that come before and the chilly days that lay ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Pender’s Division was on the move; he heard the great scream of the massed Rebel yells.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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Tankers are already massing outside the Strait to fill up.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Mr. Bernthal, an Emmy winner for “The Bear,” imbues Sonny with a pinballing energy as he gabbles orders at the hostages and begins flailing negotiations with the cops massing outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Border Patrol agents were massing nearby, creating a show of force outside the event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025
For the moment it withdrew them, and brought up new forces, massing them about Cirith Gorgor for an avenging stroke.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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