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used to



ADVERB
accustomed to
Synonyms


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It’s usually used to suggest traders may be fooled by a relatively small retracement of a big market dive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

John Shallman, a spokesperson for the billboard blight campaign who used to work with the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Two decades ago, California used to count 80% of its ballots within the first two days after an election, according to a California Voter Foundation analysis.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

With Apple, he adds, “your data is only used to execute your request, and outside experts can continue to verify this promise at any time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Animals, used to solid ground, only have their instincts.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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