whatnot
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The diminishing impact of the tariffs is apparent in softer prices for goods — furniture, appliances, new cars and whatnot.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
AI has the ability to be a Ph.D. in your pocket, a doctor in your pocket, an analyst in your pocket, an accountant, and whatnot.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
So you have these young people going to these executives saying, “You can do this and not do that,” and whatnot.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
I know that you can get there other ways, with a walk and whatnot, but it’s part of the puzzle to create pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
“Mom—did you know Lola when she was working as a whatnot all those years ago?”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The reality is, some doodads might be hard to find, while other whatnots will be in plentiful supply.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
The paintings, photos and whatnots are mostly hung in suites of three or four.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2015
Three CDs worth of the strangest hums and whirrs and whatnots is a full universe away from Christmas commercialized but remarkably close to its original spiritual essence of selflessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2014
Having refreshed, we’d cruise the bright, gaily tiled food courts, gathering up whatnots for supper at home: Scotch eggs, fish pies, aromatic salamis and cheeses, dumplings, fresh-shot pheasant.
From New York Times ● Dec. 26, 2013
That’s what everybody said as they flashed warm smiles and showed us their preowned clothing, Christmas decorations, jewelry, and whatnots.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
