works

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The venture works through depositary receipts—or securities that allow investors to buy stakes in foreign companies—that are authorized and tokenized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“If you’re as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you’ll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

We also discovered—without too much surprise—that he often seems to fundamentally misunderstand the works he treasures most deeply.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Ask if your adviser works on commission, fees or both.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“She works at Formann’s, and her family has a store over in Chinatown. She helps run the business.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu