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[spot] / spɒt /








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She said refiners were better off using reserves than buying expensive crude on the spot market, which often costs more than what they can charge for refined products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One particular bright spot: merchandise commemorating the 250th birthday of America and other heritage items that flew off Cracker Barrel store shelves faster than expected, including U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There are those who might get behind Bosnia-Herzegovina given they were the team who eventually took Wales' potential spot in Group B, although that might be too triggering for some.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Angelenos can spot a phony from far away — and Spencer, you’re turning out to be phonier than the fake drama on any of the television shows you ever appeared in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

My mother would throw out the previous year’s and place the new version in its spot.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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