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Some Stellantis employees returning to headquarters full-time are getting a rude welcome: Parking tickets based on the make of their car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It was a business city on the make, with “Bill Luck” — William Boeing and Bill Gates with Microsoft.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Evans said he was setting up an external task force to review the WRU's "culture, systems and structures" with Sport Wales advising on the make up and remit of the panel.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023

Depending on the make and model of the gun, owners could be compensated from between $1,000 and $2,100, according to a proposed price list.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2022

Now he regarded Lawrence as a scientist on the make for government largess and personal glory.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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