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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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Domino’s has the bones of a great restaurant business: a franchised model, strong advertising, a powerful supply chain, and a brand built around value and convenience.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors spent years treating Chili’s like an aging casual-dining chain.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Costs from the hospital chain operator’s continuing renovations and capacity expansion this year through 2028 are also increasing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes bands break up for one specific or large reason, and sometimes it is a chain of events, seemingly unrelated, or not visible from the outside.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Close enough that even in the dark she could see the glint of the chain around his neck.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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