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spade

[speyd] / speɪd /
NOUN
tool
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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As detectives go, he’s unusually sweet, optimistic, diplomatic, willing to give a villain a way out, closer to the Man Who Fell to Earth than to Sam Spade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

It’s the reason a podcast like “Fly on the Wall” with David Spade and Dana Carvey succeed at squeezing the best out of their guests who are often on somebody’s Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Tapestry, owner of Coach and Kate Spade, posted double-digit sales growth in stores during the quarter ended Dec. 27 due largely to enthusiasm from Gen Z shoppers, Chief Growth Officer Sandeep Seth said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Tapestry TPR 2.28%increase; green up pointing triangle reported higher second-quarter revenue and raised its fiscal-year outlook as growth from its Coach brand offset declines in Kate Spade sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Neither a two nor three Spade declaration made by the partner should under any circumstances, be passed.

From Auction of To-day by Work, Milton C.




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