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linear

[lin-ee-er] / ˈlɪn i ər /






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The men worked for West Lothian-based Linear Services which handled payroll for 27 employment agencies.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It might just as well be written in Latin, or Linear A — the still-undeciphered language of ancient Crete — for all its relevance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Linear channels adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization was down 27% to $1.4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Linear television accounted for 22 percent of Lidl's total advertising spending last year, compared with "zero" planned in 2026, a spokeswoman told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Linear B was inherently so ambiguous that it remained restricted to palace accounts, whose context and limited word choices made the interpretation clear.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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