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transfer

[trans-fur, trans-fer, trans-fer] / trænsˈfɜr, ˈtræns fər, ˈtræns fər /




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However, sources say the transfer could be resurrected later in the summer depending how the window develops for United, although the club would not be prepared to sanction any move at the previously agreed terms.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Behind the scenes, the service will then automatically transfer direct debits and standing orders, move the balance, redirect incoming payments, such as benefits or salaries, and close your old account.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

An allergic reaction to chemicals used to develop film led to his transfer to the company’s Studio Machine Shop, where he spent the next 34 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Better control over heat transfer can improve both performance and energy efficiency.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Despite their collective experience, Chestnut and Boynton failed to persuade local officials to release Walter and couldn't prevent his transfer to Holman.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

It may also help to automate transfers from one primary account into separate savings accounts, creating a sort of “personal payroll system,” says Nathan Sebesta, a CFP based in Artesia, N.M.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

"The Eswatini authorities must stop facilitating these unlawful transfers," said Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty's deputy regional director for east and southern Africa, in a statement.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

It uncovered tactics including: excessive and unnecessary call transfers, deliberately hanging up calls, repeated attempts to pressure customers to stay, and unnecessarily and repeatedly keeping customers on hold.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

In practice, these transfers can help members build alliances, strengthen their party standing and direct resources to competitive races.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Hammie winks at Asher as she transfers our Artifact to him.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

In February, HM Coastguard said the majority of the Resolute's fuel had been transferred ashore and there had been no reports of pollution since a small amount was initially identified.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The report cited the example of a scam where an employee at a Hong Kong-based firm transferred £25m to fraudsters after a video call with a deepfake recreation of their boss.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

They will pay income tax on any investment gains transferred to the Roth — but thereafter, the money will compound for decades tax-free.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The suit said he joined the department in 2013 and transferred into the recruitment division in November 2021.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

While waiting and being transferred through several operators, I organize the stacks of papers and files on the Colonel’s desk.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

According to Riesenhuber, transferring a well-learned skill into the temporal cortex frees the prefrontal cortex to focus on new challenges, allowing existing knowledge to serve as the foundation for future learning.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

While she said she was optimistic of transferring her clay form to the grass, she had also not won on the surface for two years going into this year's championships.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Caltrans staff will next record the deed transferring the title from the state of California to Kai Poma, which is expected to happen any day, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

For example, unlike assets such as index funds, many annuities have a surrender fee that could be triggered when transferring savings from one provider to another at the time of a job switch.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

I shrugged, feeling Flaca’s knee heat transferring into my leg.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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