thumb
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“The final rule should not place a regulatory thumb on the scale in favor of or against any particular asset class, investment structure, product design, or delivery mechanism.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Six of her fellow jurors said she brought in a thumb drive containing a slideshow presentation she created at home using AI, which they said appeared to violate the judge’s instructions against outside research.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
France has vowed to abandon the so‑called "Francafrique" strategy, under which Paris sought to keep francophone Africa under its thumb through political collusion, exclusive access for French businesses and oblique financial deals, including graft.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
He explained that “I’ve spent the past decade making sure our party cannot ever again be perceived as having a thumb on the scale for one candidate.”
From Salon • May 5, 2026
He smoothed his moustache with his thumb and forefinger.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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