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miscellaneous

[mis-uh-lay-nee-uhs] / ˌmɪs əˈleɪ ni əs /


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That leaves 10% for savings, miscellaneous expenses and all discretionary spending, which is inadequate if the family wants to work toward financial independence.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

It consists of more than 60 bronze age objects, including 29 bracelets, 11 bowls, three bottles and other miscellaneous pieces.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

There will be options for tomatoes, greens, fruit and the miscellaneous beautiful thing you bought before deciding what it was for.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

Trade also faltered for a second consecutive month at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

It’s weird, because pretty much everyone looks familiar, but its all soccer people and other miscellaneous jocks.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli


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