nominal
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As to Duncan, the nominal star of the show, it doesn’t matter whether he’ll win or lose — there’s not enough to hang on to.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
As for the nominal head of the dictatorship, Gabrielle Weiniger and David Charter report for The Times of London:
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Tarlowe observed that the $10 fee hike compares to a $5 increase in 2022, marking “the largest nominal fee increase for basic members in recent history.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Modest inflation tends to reduce employers’ need to cut workers’ nominal wages during economic downturns.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Sohrab was our nominal forward, which left me de facto defender, but really, both of us played all over the field.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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