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chiefly

[cheef-lee] / ˈtʃif li /


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Chiefly, they are relatively immune when the stock market loses liquidity and investors rush to safety.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Chiefly, it was unclear whether he meant testing weapons systems or actually conducting test explosions -- something the United States has not done since 1992.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Chiefly, he will be remembered for reinventing the suit - feminising it for men and popularising it for women.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Chiefly, the detectives had testified at his retrial in 2016, reopening a five-year window to file perjury charges.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Chiefly he now feared to risk and fail.

From Mushroom Town by Onions, Oliver




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