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  • plural of merit.
  • present tense form of merit (3rd person singular).
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merits





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“The board has not yet formed a view on the merits of the further revised indicative proposal, including the acceptability of the conditions,” Ingenia said in a market filing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

What’s notable is, not only did the court say that the equitable factors here didn’t support a stay, they also said the government was likely to lose on the merits.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

He said: "The merits or otherwise of a regional approach can be debated but it is essential that local views and decision-making are maintained, along with substantial transfer of powers."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Discuss the merits of a revocable living trust with your attorney.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

What’s in there that merits the strap, just for seeing it?

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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