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bead

[beed] / bid /


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While investors are trying to get a bead on the Fed, earnings season is rolling on.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

During breaks, she’d work at a Chicago bead store, where she learned about global jewelry-making practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Not just that, but Julia also had a bead on part-time remote work.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

She also stitched school bags and did bead and jewellery work.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

Finn wiped his forehead where the sweat was beginning to bead and only managed to wipe honey all over himself—sticky everywhere.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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