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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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Whirlpool last week noted heavy pressure on discretionary appliance sales but said that purchases made under “duress” — when equipment broke down — remained relatively steady.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The appliance maker cut its earnings guidance in half as historically low consumer confidence steers people away from its higher-end products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The company plans to increase appliance list prices by about 4% in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Initial gains turned to losses by midmorning for SharkNinja after the appliance maker reported first-quarter earnings.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He passed in front of the appliance repair shop, which was about to close.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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