ton
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“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“He brings a ton of energy to our team,” Stafford said last season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
A single kilogram is about one-thousandth of a metric ton, and each kilogram of helium-3 costs about $20 million, according to Interlune.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The most-traded iron-ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange is up 0.5% at 816.5 yuan a ton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Ellie’s boyfriend must have loved her a ton.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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