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For that reason, it’s something of a priceless gift that can show them all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
She said choosing a cake had become something of a weekend ritual for many in her local community.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“I don’t have a pair, so I’m not important enough,” Mato confessed, seeming to confirm that Florsheims have become something of a status symbol inside the administration.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Macy’s real-estate holdings provide something of a floor under its share price.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I had contrarily become something of a devotee of them because they are tough and give good protection against thorns, ticks, insects, and poison ivy—perfect for the woods.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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