Wei

American

[wey] / weɪ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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CC Wei confirmed that the “recent situation in the Middle East brings macroeconomic uncertainties” but for now, “AI-related demand continues to be extremely robust.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Wei also dismissed concerns about disruption to crucial chip making materials such as helium resulting from the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But Wei Yi, the world No. 8, soon found himself scrambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The fossils were found by a research team at Yunnan University, led by Professor Peiyun Cong and Associate Professor Fan Wei.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Wei took a wad of bills out of his pocket and placed the twenties on the outside, then flicked past the tens and fives till he got to the ones, in the middle.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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