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ordinary

[awr-dn-er-ee] / ˈɔr dnˌɛr i /




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And the hype that makes that possible is supplied, in part, by ordinary investors who don’t want to feel left out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Or maybe the rousing stories of ordinary people rising up against injustice stir something within him, something so deep that it allows him to forget which side of that conflict he’s on.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

That probably won’t make Buffett tweak his will, but ordinary savers might consider putting a few eggs in some different baskets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Going public -- known as an IPO, or initial public offering -- means ordinary investors can buy a slice of a company for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

According to the lore, Sandy June’s is more than an ordinary building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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