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so-called

[soh-kawld] / ˈsoʊˈkɔld /


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The trio announced the launch of a so-called AI XPV Platform on Tuesday designed to power more than 20 gigawatts of compute capacity through 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Some ships have also transited Hormuz undetected: There have been reports that some ships have turned off their GPS-like signals and transited incognito, either for safety or because they are part of so-called shadow fleets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In marked contrast to recent AI presentations from Alphabet and Microsoft, Apple shied away from drawing too much attention to so-called agents at its developer’s conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The three Western powers that met at 10 Downing Street constitute the so-called E3 group and are some of Kyiv's strongest allies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Well, impart this to your so-called pupils. Tell ‘em to keep off my property.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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