powder
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"As part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, we have made the commercial decision to transition to an all cornstarch-based baby powder portfolio," J&J said at the time.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Most observers expect the ECB to keep its powder dry on Thursday and pause for now whilst it waits to see the outcome and duration of the latest fighting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
A “generational bear market” is looming for investors with little powder to take advantage of, as they have chased rising popular stocks, warns one veteran wealth manager.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Tart and sweet, Lev Sercarz likens sumac to a “red-wine vinegar powder of sorts.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
We tried all kinds of things on Howard, but the only thing that worked at all was scouring powder, and that didn’t work too well.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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