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[meyk] / meɪk /










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You have every right to make this choice, with or without children.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Trust banks typically don’t take deposits or make loans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

It will need to make between $625 million to $750 million to break even, which seems more than doable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

That figure would make Teixeira likely the wealthiest member of the Texas delegation and one of the richest in Congress.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Moving my mouth sideways across the harmonica reeds, I make up tunes.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

It’s planning to submit a new application for a national bank trust charter, this time under the Genius Act that makes stablecoins more visible alongside existing payment rails.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Trump’s Friday: The president makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation at 3 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

A look at what makes it so special.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

What makes the CJP unusual, however, is not simply its scale but the nature and breadth of its grievance.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Once I enter the hallway, the scent of rosemary bread and roasted chicken hits my nostrils and makes my mouth water.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Hopefully, it’s more sweet than bitter if you made a profit on those $80,000 shares.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Wise said it strengthened its local U.S. program and enhanced investigation and reporting processes among other changes made since its original application was filed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

“Universal says they want to be a good neighbor. They made a big deal about making it the quietest coaster ever. Well, that’s nice, but you can’t put tape over people’s mouths.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

He made three appearances during the tournament, including starts against Norway and England in the third-place play-off, as Les Bleus finished fourth.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Dad tells him he made a reservation for the end of the month at Rosa Azul, the restaurant that Arlo has been hinting he wants to go to for the past year.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

It sounds like two longtime friends making a conscious commitment to share their lives.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Longtime Toluca Lake residents have had to get used to its high-powered neighbor making changes over the past few decades.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The majority’s decision in Barbara recounts how before the 14th Amendment’s ratification, Americans followed the long-standing common-law rule making persons born on American soil citizens by birth.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

However, after an internal investigation, they are making improvements.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Like Phineas, these patients with frontal lobe damage have trouble making decisions.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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