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making

[mey-king] / ˈmeɪ kɪŋ /




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For the last decade, 55-year-old Ponni has sat on a roadside in Bengaluru, the city known as India's Silicon Valley, making flower garlands.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, there are ways to approach clients who are entering retirement and feeling vulnerable about their financial future without making them uncomfortable about the level of disclosure being asked of them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Don’t try to put a hat on top of a hat by making it a comedic moment too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That has not stopped Calce and his team from making grandiose claims to the public.

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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