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customer

[kuhs-tuh-mer] / ˈkʌs tə mər /
NOUN
buyer of goods, services
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Despite the companies’ strengthening relationship, Leaman would caution against tying Nvidia’s growth forecast too closely to a single customer.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

“We believe the decision reflects a deliberate trade-off: preserve customer economics and deployment velocity while using scale, mix and future manufacturing learning to rebuild part of the margin,” Acree writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

"They go digital to make more profit. And there is zero indication that the customer will benefit from this."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

I chose Contractor B. I was willing to pay an extra $6,000 because I believed I was paying for quality workmanship, excellent customer service and a dramatically faster turnaround.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Of course, the safest way to expense to one’s Wall Street firm a day of playing Full Metal Jacket was to invite some customer along.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

"Our customers were very intrigued by the flavour combination, and once they tried it, they were pleasantly surprised by how well the flavours worked together," said Ollie Gold, the bakery's founder.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

"All of this is nothing more than window dressing on the part of companies why they continue to abuse and exploit their customers."

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

C-suite quote: “Most notably, higher and more volatile fuel prices have forced customers to further prioritize purchases with a focus on value and affordability,” Chief Executive Todd Vasos said on a call with analysts Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Nvidia’s various hyperscaler customers altogether drove $49 billion of its $89 billion in data-center revenue in the latest quarter, according to the company’s 10-Q filing.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

A couple of times I glimpsed the other operators on the main floor, stiffly positioned outside their cabs, waiting for customers.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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