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gist

[jist] / dʒɪst /


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He has no idea what aspartame is, technically speaking, but he gets the gist.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The gist: Intel’s server central processing unit, or CPU, business for artificial-intelligence computing is making up for weakness in the PC chip market.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This has been the gist of every serious analysis of Europe’s economy for the past several decades, the most recent of which was prepared in 2024 by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Dr Pitt added: "The gist was that Sandie felt that Dr Upton should not be in the changing room."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Then he seemed to skip over that and move onto the gist of the matter.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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