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[uhsh-er] / ˈʌʃ ər /




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It will alter streaming for millions, usher in a new chapter in the film and TV industry, and leave one of the biggest US news outlets, CNN, in uncertain territory.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Treasury yields declined early on Friday, helping to usher in a broad-based rally for stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

With this new test, SpaceX hopes to usher in an "exciting new phase" of development that will include, among other things, tests of refueling the rocket in orbit.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Locals, for whom it is traditional to touch dead relatives to usher them into the afterlife, have chased off health teams sent to enforce no-contact funeral rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

All because Clare had failed to usher her?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

In truth, both performers seem more at home as members of the Banana Splits Band, the quirky onstage combo that ushers in the show’s retro beat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Political analyst Dr Levy Ndou said Hill-Lewis' election, alongside other young leaders in the party, "ushers in a new era" and could be a "very good thing" for the organisation.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026

The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

The new year ushers in bigger paychecks for many workers — but those wage increases may not feel so impressive as prices also increase.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026

The building has fake balconies and street lamps, and the ushers dress in black berets and striped shirts.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

Still, I was curious to test their capabilities, so Pinkerton ushered a robot to my kitchen sink, where I had assembled a small selection of dishes that I deemed expendable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Regulators have ushered in looser regulation for financial institutions and a more permissive dealmaking environment, while buoyant stocks and more initial public offerings have propelled banks to record profits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

One when another newly confident leader, David Cameron, ushered in the modern Tory party on the conference stage in front of digitally produced green foliage and sunlight.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The condemned woman was "loudly snoring, clearly very alive" as the journalists were ushered out of the area, Chandler told CBS.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Ms. Paige and Headmarveller Rivera ushered in a grumpy girl.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

That erased hopes in the private-equity industry that 2026 was ushering in a dealmaking rebound and long-held portfolio companies could finally be unloaded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

"It's the end of the glitter," professed president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after years of lavish spending, ushering out the "flashy, bling-bling" era.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era of performance, events and Black culture in Leimert Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

The president signed a raft of executive orders last year with an aim of ushering in a nuclear-energy “renaissance.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Of course, love,” Bernice said, ushering her toward the stairs.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older


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