china

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Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

He flings his lunch against the wall, shattering a piece of Nancy Reagan’s china and leaving a trail of ketchup and hamburger grease on the wallpaper and faux gilt sconce recently procured from Home Depot.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

This also happens to be where the Dior Maison pieces can be found, be it fine china or glassware.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Donation Only: In this category, for instance, are certain popular china patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Folks had already brought over more cakes and pies, and platters of fried chicken and ham, and their good china bowls full of string beans, butterbeans, okra, and tomatoes.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns