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copycat

[kop-ee-kat] / ˈkɒp iˌkæt /
NOUN
someone who copies
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Regardless, a flood of copycat drugs is set to enter the market in the coming years, and betting on next-generation therapies like sac-TMT is central to Merck’s effort to defend its leading oncology franchise.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Meanwhile with deep pockets – hundreds of billions if not trillions – and enough time, most experts agree a company could build a copycat of Amazon's e-commerce platform.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Once known more as a technology copycat than as an innovator, China now offers returnees a chance to work in cutting-edge industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In early February, Novo Nordisk vowed legal against US chain Hims & Hers for offering a copycat of the new pill version of Wegovy.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Sandi also raises her hand like a copycat and tells Yoyo and Fifi to raise their hands too.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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