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net

[net] / nɛt /






VERB
gain after expenses
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Home insurers pitch policies as a peace-of-mind financial safety net.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Relentless on serve in the final two sets, he conceded just six points across nine service games while also showing his formidable touch at the net, winning 29 of 38 points.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Following the sale of Topgolf, Callaway has a net cash balance sheet and higher operating margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

When Kai Havertz smashed the ball high into the roof of the net over Matvey Safonov inside six minutes, their supporters were in dreamland at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He can do exactly what you’ve done—though he’ll find a piece of net just the right size for one big bag, so he won’t have to fall down the middle like poor Selkie!

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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