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software

[sawft-wair, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌwɛər, ˈsɒft- /


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That will give it more control over the technology and optimize compatibility between software and hardware—but it also means depending on Chinese suppliers that can provide custom-made parts at a good price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It could be that companies were running pre-infected streaming devices, or that employees had residential proxy software on phones or tablets behind corporate firewalls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Los Angeles County Superior Court was hit by a ransomware attack in 2024 that infected its computer system with damaging software, forcing it to shut down for two days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Since the end of January, software stocks have been battered by concerns over artificial-intelligence disruption that have since impacted other sectors, such as private credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Then I went downstairs to the family computer in the basement and sorted through the boxes of software until I found the bookkeeping program Mom uses for her store.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen