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[bih-kuhm] / bɪˈkʌm /




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That practice has become so common that it yielded its own name in Khmer—bingvul loy, or “cycling money.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The exercise nevertheless uncovered new vulnerabilities and reinforced Visa’s stance that security programs must become increasingly automated as AI capabilities advance, a challenge that looks particularly acute beyond large enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Given the yearslong waiting times to be connected in states like Texas and Pennsylvania, these kinds of systems have become increasingly popular at data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I think it’s only a matter of time before you become one,” she says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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