laith
Americanadjective
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of laith
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English lath, loth for the adjective; Middle English lath(i)en, loth(i)en for the verb
Example Sentences
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"Fiscal drag is a powerful force, especially when tax thresholds are frozen in the face of an inflationary storm," added Laith Khalaf, head of investment at AJ Bell.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023
"When the debt of the world's largest economy is seen as lower quality, it will naturally trouble investors and make them rethink their portfolios," said Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell.
From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023
“It’s a grim development,” said Laith Alkhouri, CEO of Intelonyx Intelligence Advisory, which provides intelligence analysis.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Grand marshals for the parade were model Laith Ashley, actor Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife, Jessica Betts, Melissa McCarthy and “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2023
Laith will the lassie be to weet her bonny shoon, but lang ere the play'll be ower she'll wat her hat aboon.
From Penelope's Experiences in Scotland by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith
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