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[pop-yuh-ler] / ˈpɒp yə lər /




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In Mexico, where microfinance lenders have come under fire for charging effective annual interest rates above 400%, a popular lender, Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor, went into liquidation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While this fits into the popular short form video category, it is much different from the type of content posted on social media that takes viewership from Netflix.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rallies are also planned the day of Mexico’s opening match in Mexico City’s Zócalo, the popular gathering space in the capital where the game will be broadcast on screens for thousands of people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Author Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the most popular public lecturers of the day, was among the intellectuals who came out against spirit communication.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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