brass
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BP has previous experience when it comes to spats with its top brass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
After warm handshakes and a warning about Taiwan from Xi Jinping on Thursday, the Chinese president and Trump were due to get down to brass tacks on Friday with discussions on trade, geopolitics and AI.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Reality TV star and actor Tobi Bakre brought Yoruba royalty to the carpet dressed in the traditional agbada designed by Deji and Kola with a custom made brass staff.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
For Martinez, retention is the top problem, and he blames top brass for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The dashboard's brass hourglass measured the time; twenty minutes until arrival.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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