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[tik] / tɪk /




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Take Katz’s T.50: It combines a race-car-like V-12 engine with a featherweight body and can go from 0 to 60 mph in a tick under three seconds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"I don't think I could be much happier in terms of ticking off the things we wanted to tick before we start the tournament."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Dell trades at just over 22 times the next 12 months’ earnings, a tick above the S&P 500’s just over 21 times.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The rate of core inflation in the 12 months that ended in April registered 3.3%, a tick higher compared to the prior month.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The clock ticked loudly, a jangling, arrhythmic tick.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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