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making

[mey-king] / ˈmeɪ kɪŋ /




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And 17 men on the roster — including Pulisic and McKennie — play for top-flight European clubs, making this the deepest U.S. team ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Themes also flagged risks for investors considering making juiced-up bets on the rise or fall of SpaceX’s stock using its leveraged ETFs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Specific questions help reduce that power gap by signaling the boss is truly interested in the person’s input and not just making a token request.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After 9 p.m. on weekends, the venue shifts to a 21+ atmosphere, making it a popular nightlife destination.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A water strider zips around on the surface of the water, making patterns in its wake.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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