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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Private marks remain elevated, and Roper Technologies will continue to lean into share repurchases over platform acquisitions; however, management wants to leave enough dry powder for when the market for mergers-and-acquisitions unlocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Unlike Blue 1, spirulina arrives at Mars’s doorstep as a powder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

This involved the use of a chemical for "washing" the powder and other equipment.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The Department of Agriculture last week said that WPC 80 — or whey-protein concentrate powder that’s 80% protein — was being quoted at between $12 to $13 a pound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“Keep your guns shotted and your powder dry!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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