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Wei

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[wey] / weɪ /

noun

  1. any of several dynasties that ruled in North China, especially one ruling a.d. 220–265 and one ruling a.d. 386–534.


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Wei said last month that he had “strong confidence” that revenue would grow more than 30% this year, a faster rate than its capital spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A military court on Thursday sentenced Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Wei served as defense minister from 2018 to 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Europe and parts of Asia are vulnerable to Middle East supply disruptions, stoking inflation and weighing on growth,” said Wei Li, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Someone stuck his head out an office door and shouted at Teacher Wei, “Five more minutes!”

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang

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