miscellaneous

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The only segment to record weakened sales in November was sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailing, the data agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Alternatively, couples might resolve to establish “yours,” “mine” and “ours” bank accounts where the joint account is used for monthly expenses with a budget that may or may not include miscellaneous activities.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

The number of whales getting tangled up in fishing nets, line, buoys and other miscellaneous rope off the coasts of the United States hit a record high in 2024, with California taking the ignominious lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Publicly traded U.S. companies must disclose top executives’ salaries, the value of newly granted stock and options and an assortment of miscellaneous perks like personal security guards or corporate jets.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

The high-cheating holidays are fraught with miscellaneous anxieties and the high expectations of loved ones.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt