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America

[uh-mer-i-kuh] / əˈmɛr ɪ kə /
NOUN
New World
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High concentrations of dengue hotspots are found in South and South East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Under a tradition of geographic rotation that is not always followed, Latin America is making a claim to the post this time.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

For now, the new funds will only be sold to Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank clients through financial advisers, though the companies expect broader adoption from wealth-management firms soon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Bank of America expects a quarter-point hike in September because of the rebound in energy prices.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

People were trying to get a ship to America, or they were sick lying in the streets of Ballilee, or just wandering out on the road as Devlin put them out of their houses.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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