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mark

[mahrk] / mɑrk /


NOUN
criterion, standard
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NOUN
goal, target
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Eaton said the transaction would mark the next step in its ongoing portfolio transformation, allowing it to operate a more focused portfolio concentrated on its electrical and aerospace businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's important to me that my mark reflects what I've done, and my hard work throughout my third year, and I don't want that to go to waste," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Missing the mark poses a serious credibility issue for the central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, there are signs the 4.2% yearly rate of inflation in May could be the high-water mark of the latest bout of inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Miss Mortimer gave her a quizzical look, and the speechless Mrs. Apple drew a question mark in the air with her fingertip as a way of asking if everything was all right.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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