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movement

[moov-muhnt] / ˈmuv mənt /




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In 1983, Yunus founded Grameen Bank to provide such loans, and soon became the face of a global movement to bring banking to the poor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Rather than being carried naturally by ice, the evidence points to a deliberate, carefully planned movement across a challenging and varied landscape," Dr. Clarke said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In the years since, Corado’s name has become a rallying cry for the local movement against police brutality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There are also fears the initiative would jeopardise major agreements linking Switzerland to the EU, its main trading partner, including their 1999 "agreement on the free movement of persons".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s like every movement she makes with her paddle cancels mine.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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