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[uh-kin] / əˈkɪn /


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One can, on the internet, even encounter trolls akin to the golem versions of real people that we see in the film.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX’s more speculative AI division is akin to a call option with a small probability of a massive payout, according to Owens.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

But investing in coal in 2026 is akin to “a taxpayer bailout to build new phone booths,” said Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

What transpired down under was a more nuanced set of conditions, far more akin to what we would expect in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

When Toomer rose again to face Red his expression had changed and his eyes seemed akin to those of the pack for the first time.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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