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crunch

[kruhnch] / krʌntʃ /




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The stock might have yet more room to run as Micron builds capacity to accommodate the biggest supply crunch the memory industry has seen in over 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The race to build that technology has led to a memory-chip supply crunch that has threatened to drive up the costs of things like electronics.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Add some breadcrumbs if you want a little more crunch and substance.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Clinicians are gathering iris scans, voice recordings and harnessing AI to crunch through and curate masses of data to spot signs of change that may be early indicators of future problems.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Gasps, the crunch of straw or leaves, a strained groan.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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